Chelsea are set to be frustrated in their pursuit of Marc Casado with the midfielder set to sign a new deal at Barcelona according to reports.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST ...
Chelsea are set to be frustrated in their pursuit of Marc Casado with the midfielder set to sign a new deal at Barcelona according to reports.
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The Blues didn’t do any business in January, but they are expected to once again be active in the summer as they look to strengthen a number of positions.
Chelsea are said to still be in the market for a centre back, midfielder, and another attacker despite the fact Geovany Quenda and Emmanuel Emegah will join at the end of the season.
Chelsea set to be frustrated in pursuit of Marc Casado
A new midfielder is reportedly a priority as the Blues look to ease the burden on both Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.
Chelsea have been linked with Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton, but are likely to face fierce competition from other clubs.
Casado has reportedly attracted interest from the Premier League. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
The Blues have also been linked with Marc Casado, but TEAMtalk have reported they are set to be frustrated in their pursuit of the 22-year-old.
The report states the midfielder is set to commit his future to the Spanish champions, despite Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool all making enquiries.
TEAMtalk add Chelsea first enquired about Casado last year, whilst they were in pursuit of his team-mate Fermin Lopez.
Casado is currently under contract until 2028, and has made 25 appearances in all competitions this season.
Romeo Lavia fit again
Whilst Chelsea are looking for a new midfielder in the summer, they’ve been handed a boost with Romeo Lavia now fit again.
The Belgian had been sidelined since November, but returned to action last week for the under-21s against Leeds, and was named on the bench for the draw against Burnley.
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Lavia will likely be back in the squad for Sunday’s game against Arsenal, and could get his first minutes of senior football in 2026.
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