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Latest news from FC Barcelona: the azulgrana club is working on the departure of Marc Casadó, a 22-year-old midfielder, and Nottingham Forest has positioned itself as the main candidate to sign him. Barça values the player around 40 million euros, while several Premier League teams continue to monitor his situation.
Casadó prioritizes continuing his career in Europe despite receiving proposals from Saudi Arabia. His agent, Jorge Mendes, is looking for an opportunity that would allow him to have more playing time after losing space in Barcelona's sports plans.
Nottingham Forest takes the lead for Marc Casadó
Currently, Nottingham Forest is the club showing the most interest in the midfielder. According to the latest information from England, Forest leads a race that also includes Aston Villa, Newcastle, Brighton, and Sunderland.
The Premier League is also a destination that matches Marc Casadó's preferences. The player wants to continue competing in Europe and has currently ruled out the possibility of moving to Saudi Arabia, despite receiving financially superior offers.
His sporting situation in Barcelona has changed in recent weeks. Casadó has been working outside the usual first-team dynamics for several days to reduce the risk of an injury that could affect his departure before the market closes.
The midfielder was also not included in the squad for the league debut against Elche, along with other players whose futures were pending resolution. Barça has taken another step towards an exit that could generate significant income in the final days of August.
FC Barcelona values the operation at 40 million
FC Barcelona values Casadó around 40 million euros. The player's contract runs until June 30, 2028, following the renewal he signed in June 2024, giving the club a favorable position to negotiate his transfer.
Casadó played 33 official matches during the 2025/26 season, providing one assist. A season earlier, he had participated in 36 games, but an injury prevented him from completing the final stretch of that campaign.
Increased competition in midfield also affects his future. The arrival of Rodri Hernández has further reduced the available space in a position where Barça already has several alternatives for the 2026/27 season.
His departure would allow FC Barcelona to generate income and free up space within the squad. Hence, the club is open to considering proposals while Mendes maintains contacts with interested teams in England.

The Premier League concentrates the bid
Nottingham Forest has a head start, but there is still competition. Aston Villa, Newcastle, Brighton, and Sunderland have also made moves to understand the conditions of a potential deal, while other clubs previously linked to the player have shifted their priorities to other targets.
The next step will be to see which team turns interest into an offer that approaches Barça's expectations. FC Barcelona aims to settle Marc Casadó's future before the market closes, and Nottingham Forest currently appears as the best-placed destination to attempt to secure his signing.
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