Barcelona transfer news: Atletico Madrid ‘identify’ Blaugrana midfielder as Conor Gallagher replacement

Atletico Madrid have reportedly recognized Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado as a possible substitute for Conor Gallagher.

Diego Simeone’s aspect have sanctioned the departure of Gallagher to Tottenham Hotspur, with the England worldwide becoming a member of Thomas Frank’s aspect in a deal value £35m.

Manchester United and Aston Villa had additionally been credited with an curiosity within the 25-year-old, however Spurs have moved rapidly to safe his providers on a long-term contract.

In keeping with experiences in Spain, Atletico have moved rapidly to determine a substitute, with the capital giants eager to signal Casado from Barcelona.

The La Liga champions are stated to be keen to let Casado go away for €25m (£21.7m) this month, with the Spaniard discovering it tough to safe common motion at Camp Nou.

Atletico ‘determine’ Casado as Gallagher substitute

Casado was linked with a transfer to the Premier League throughout the summer season switch window, with Chelsea and Arsenal each considered eager, however he stayed put.

The 22-year-old got here by the youth system at Barcelona, and he has featured on 59 events for the La Liga giants, scoring as soon as and offering seven assists.

This season, Casado has made 18 appearances, however the Spaniard has solely began six occasions in La Liga, with Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Eric Garcia forward of him within the pecking order.

Casado is believed to be open to leaving Barcelona looking for common begins, and a January swap to Atletico might doubtlessly be on the playing cards.

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Would Barcelona remorse Casado switch?

The midfielder loved a powerful 2024-25 marketing campaign for the Catalan outfit, that includes on 36 events in all competitions, however it’s tough to think about him ever being a daily starter for Hansi Flick’s aspect because of the competitors in that space of the sector.

A sale in January would do so much for Barcelona’s funds and place them in a robust place forward of the summer season switch window, however the Catalan membership should maintain agency on their alleged asking worth contemplating Casado’s skillset, which might massively profit Atletico.