Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado, and they have made an approach to sign him this summer.
However, a report from Spanish publication SPORT claims that Barcelona are unwilling to sanction his departure and they have turned down the approach from the English club.
The 21-year-old defensive midfielder is not keen on the move either. He wants to continue at his boyhood club and compete for major trophies with them. He helped Barcelona win the league title last season, and he was outstanding for them.
Marc Casado would improve Tottenham
The talented young defensive midfielder is highly rated in Spain, and he could develop into a future star. It is no surprise that Tottenham were keen on him. They need a reliable defensive midfielder. Yves Bissouma is expected to leave the club this summer, and they need to replace him.
The 21-year-old Spanish midfielder could have been the ideal acquisition. He is versatile enough to operate in the defensive midfield role as well as a full back. He could have been a long-term asset for the club.
Will Spurs try their luck with an offer?
Meanwhile, the report claims that the midfielder is valued at €30 million. Tottenham certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done, but they will be powerless if the player is not keen on the move.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham follow up on their approach with an official proposal. They might look to test the resolve of the Spanish club with a lucrative offer, and they could also try to lure the midfielder with a contract offer.