Marc Casado is picking his new destination very carefully after a lack of minutes in Barcelona, meaning some Premier League teams will miss out.

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Marc Casado has long been talked about as one of the most promising young players who will be on the market this summer, and there is no shortage of interest in him.

But the 22 year old Barcelona star is being very picky about where he goes next. He’s highly rated in Catalonia, but isn’t getting the minutes he wants. That’s why he’s reluctant to respond to the interest from the likes of Chelsea and Man City. Man U are also interested, but their signings of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos in the last couple of weeks have really closed off some avenues there.

Casado wants to play at all costs

Instead, according to a report from TeamTalk, Casado will consider teams slightly further down the Premier League, in order to guarantee playing time.

The likes of Newcastle, Everton, Fulham and Brighton are all named as destinations where he would be able ot play regularly and potentially shine.

He could also yet stay at Barcelona, with manager Hansi Flick trying to convince him of his importance to the squad, even when he’s not a regular starter.

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Diogo Costa remains a potential target for Chelsea, although we still have our doubts that they would actually spend the €60m required to sign him.

Fabrizio Romano says that Bournemouth are close to completing their latest impressive deal – a move for Antonio Silva from Benfica.

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Manchester City have reportedly intensified talks over signing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, while Arsenal are also still in the running.

The talented young Morocco international has shone in Ligue 1 and also impressed with his national team at the 2026 World Cup, though his tournament ended with the recent defeat to France.

A recent report from the Guardian claimed Man City were keen on a potential £85m deal for Bouaddi, and there’s now been a new update.

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According to TEAMtalk, City have communicated to Bouaddi’s representatives that they want the player to come in straight away and become part of Enzo Maresca’s first-team.

They add that Arsenal remain ‘firmly’ in contention for Bouaddi, even if City have clearly been advancing on this one.

Should Ayyoub Bouaddi choose Arsenal or Manchester City?

A few years ago this would probably have been a no-brainer, with City the go-to destination for the world’s best players due to the chance to play under Pep Guardiola and get as good a guarantee as you can get of winning major trophies.

With Guardiola leaving this summer, though, there is no longer that guarantee, even if Maresca is also a good manager, and this remains a City squad full of world class players.

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Arsenal are reigning Premier League champions and possibly the favourites to retain their title in 2026/27, so Bouaddi could do well to choose the Emirates Stadium for the next step in his career.

It’s not an easy decision, though, with City probably likely to be able to offer more money, while there’s actually also a lot of competition in Arsenal’s midfield at the moment.

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The Gunners already have Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, and Myles Lewis-Skelly in that area of their squad, so there’s no guarantee Bouaddi would get regular minutes.

City, by contrast, probably need to start thinking about rebuilding their midfield a little bit as Rodri is not getting any younger and has had some injury problems in the last couple of years, with Bouaddi looking like an ideal long-term successor in that role.

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Manchester United’s search for midfield reinforcements could lead them into direct competition with Manchester City for one of the breakout stars of the World Cup.

United need more composure, mobility and long-term quality in central areas, but the growing demand for Europe’s best young players means any deal is likely to be expensive.

The teenager’s performances for Morocco have transformed him from an exciting Ligue 1 prospect into one of the most discussed names of the summer.

However, Man United must decide whether to invest heavily in a player for the future when their midfield also requires experienced reinforcements capable of making an immediate impact.

Man United consider move for Ayyoub Bouaddi

According to source on X, Man United are planning to hijack Manchester City’s pursuit of Ayyoub Bouaddi.

The claim has not yet been confirmed by either club, but United are reportedly preparing to enter the race after the midfielder played an important role in Morocco’s run to the World Cup quarter-finals.

His calmness in possession, tactical awareness and ability to handle pressure have attracted interest from several leading European clubs.

talkSPORT reported that United, City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich have all monitored Bouaddi, with Lille potentially demanding as much as €100m for an immediate transfer.

A deal worth closer to €80m could reportedly be considered if the player remains in France on loan for another season.

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Huge valuation creates difficult decision for United

The competition is already becoming complicated.

FourFourTwo reported that Arsenal and Liverpool are prepared to accept Lille’s loan-back condition, while Manchester City are also among the interested clubs.

Bouaddi is contracted until 2029, leaving Lille in a strong negotiating position.

Man United should explore the transfer seriously because Bouaddi has the potential to become an elite midfielder.

Signing him before his development accelerates further could eventually look like excellent business.

However, €80m remains an enormous gamble for an 18-year-old who may not arrive immediately.

United need players who can improve their midfield next season, not only prospects for 2027 and beyond.

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