Premier League Giants Make Bold Move to Snatch Barcelona's Star Midfielder
Tottenham Hotspur were unsuccessful in their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó prior to securing João Palhinha, according to recent reports.
Casadó was reportedly made available for potential transfer during the summer window as Barcelona seeks to generate necessary funds for registering their new acquisitions. While goalkeeper Joan García is anticipated to be registered without significant complications, Rashford, who joined on loan from Manchester United with substantial wages, may encounter greater challenges.
Rashford has stated he remains unconcerned about potential involvement in another registration controversy, reminiscent of the issues that affected Dani Olmo during the previous campaign.
With Casadó potentially available, SPORT reports that Spurs made contact during their hunt for midfield reinforcement, viewing his €30 million (£26.1 million, $34.7 million) valuation as an opportunity to secure a valuable acquisition.
Despite Barcelona's willingness to entertain offers, Casadó expressed his commitment to staying in the Catalan capital. Recognizing the potential for a protracted transfer saga that might ultimately prove fruitless, Spurs promptly withdrew their interest.
Spurs then turned their attention to Palhinha, completing a loan agreement for the Bayern Munich midfielder with an option for permanent transfer next summer.
While Casadó has attracted interest from several other Premier League clubs—with Chelsea mentioned in reports—the 21-year-old remains resolute in his desire to stay and compete for his place at Barcelona.
Barcelona anticipates their player sales requirements may extend into the early weeks of the La Liga campaign, potentially forcing peripheral players like Casadó to reassess their situations if excluded from Hansi Flick's matchday selections.
Should the fundraising process extend that long, Rashford risks being unable to feature in Barcelona's initial fixtures. The defending champions have three league matches scheduled before the transfer window concludes.