17e5c6The name of Barcelona midfielder Mark Casado has returned to the top of Manchester United's interests during the current transfer period, in light of the English club monitoring the development of his situation within the Catalan team and the possibility of moving to sign him during the next stage.
According to what was reported by the English newspaper "The Sun", the arrival of Michael Carrick to the position of coach of Manchester United at the end of last May contributed to bringing Casado's file back to the forefront, as the player has been one of the names that has been admired within the English club for some time.
The newspaper indicated that The relationship between Casado and the famous agent Jorge Mendes also played a role in renewed speculation about his possible move to Old Trafford, especially with the continued interest of several European clubs in his services.
Despite the increasing talk about the player’s future, sources confirmed that no official offer has been made to Barcelona yet, nor have direct negotiations been recorded between the parties concerned, but Manchester United has made preliminary inquiries to find out the player’s contractual status and the possibility of contracting with him in the future.
Casado is appreciated by Barcelona. He is great within the corridors of the English club thanks to the capabilities he possesses in the midfield, where he is distinguished by his ability to seize the ball and perform defensive roles with high efficiency, in addition to the quality of passing and exiting the ball from the back areas, which are qualities that are compatible with the requirements of the new technical project in Manchester United.
The report added that the “Red Devils” interest in the Spanish player is not spur of the moment, but goes back several months ago, as the club’s management continues to monitor his development as he is one of the options capable of strengthening the midfield in the long term.