Reports from "Football Spain" indicate that English clubs Chelsea and Arsenal are preparing to enter a fierce competition to sign Barcelona's young midfielder Marc Casado in 2026.

The reports clarified that Barcelona is considering selling some of its players to help improve its financial situation, and Casado might be among the names likely to leave, alongside the potential departures of Marc-André ter Stegen and Robert Lewandowski at the end of the current season.

Casado, who rose to the first team in the summer of 2024 under Hans Flick, has seen his role significantly decline in recent months, especially with players like Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, and Marc Bernal in the midfield.

The report noted that Barcelona is willing to accept offers ranging from 30 to 35 million euros for the 22-year-old player, an amount within reach of both English clubs, although Casado has not yet shown any desire to leave Catalonia.

The source added that selling Casado could represent a pure financial gain for the Catalan club, as he is a product of the La Masia academy, making it an economically beneficial deal.

It is expected that the situation will become clearer as the upcoming winter transfer market approaches, where Barcelona will decide whether to keep the player or agree to his departure amid increasing interest from Chelsea and Arsenal.