In a recent report, AS revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado this summer. It has been stated that Spurs could move in for the Spanish talent if the Catalan club makes him available in this transfer window.
Casado’s Decent Run Of Form In Spanish Football
The 21-year-old was a good squad player for Barca last season when he produced a string of impressive displays for them in La Liga. Casado scored once and picked up six assists in 36 matches for the Catalan outfit in the previous campaign across all fronts.
The Spanish sensation anchored the midfield well as he made 44 tackles, 20 blocks and 22 interceptions in La Liga. He was careful when distributing the ball from midfield after making 89.3% of his attempted passes in the Spanish top flight (stats via fbref.com).
His current contract at the Nou Camp will run out in the summer of 2028. Hence, it won’t be easy for Tottenham to sign him on the cheap this off-season.
Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank Bring Casado On Board?
Casado is a good tackler of the ball and can time his challenges well to secure possession back for his team inside his half. He doesn’t mind putting his foot through the ball when required and is an accurate passer from midfield.
The Spanish talent can chip in by picking up his fair share of assists. However, he needs to add more goals to his game if he wants to be a consistent performer at the highest level.
Casado is primarily a defensive midfielder but can also function as a box-to-box midfielder if asked to do so. However, there are some question marks over whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League. Still, we can expect him to inject more quality into Tottenham boss Thomas Frank’s midfield.
At 21, Casado has the potential to be a future star in the Premier League. Hence, it makes sense for the North London club to try everything they can to bring him on board in this summer transfer period.