Besiktas contact superagent for 22-year-old Barcelona midfielder – report

Besiktas contact superagent for 22-year-old Barcelona midfielder – report Barcelona have been very active in the summer transfer window so far, more in terms of departures than arrivals. One player whose exit the club have been negotiating for a while now is Marc Casado. The La Masia graduate has lost prominence under Hansi Flick in the past season. Besiktas have entered the picture for Marc Casado as Barcelona try to resolve the midfielder’s future before pre-season begins in mid-July. According to SPORT , the Turkish club have contacted Jorge Mendes to explore a possible move for the 22-year-old Barcelona midfielder this summer. Besiktas eye Casado. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) This is an important development because Barcelona are prioritising a permanent sale. Milan have also been linked , but that route would currently be more likely to involve a loan with a purchase option. Barça want at least €20 million Barcelona’s position is clear: they want a minimum fixed fee of €20 million for Casado. That would be a useful sale for the club, especially because he came through La Masia and would represent important pure profit for the accounts. Casado has opened the door to leaving because he knows minutes will be difficult in Hansi Flick’s project. However, he wants a move where he can continue to grow as a player with regular game time. That is where Besiktas must convince him. Saudi clubs are also testing the situation, but Casado would prefer to stay in Europe and join a club where he can compete at an important level. Turkish route needs convincing Besiktas sporting director Eduard Graf is said to be a big admirer of Barcelona’s academy and has followed La Masia talents closely since his time as chief scout at Borussia Dortmund. Barcelona prefer a permanent transfer for Casado. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) That connection could help. Besiktas have a good relationship with Barça, and Graf has previously shown interest in players from the Catalan club’s environment. Still, the key decision belongs to Casado. A move to Turkey would offer responsibility, minutes and a passionate football setting, but he must believe it is the right step for his career. From Barcelona’s perspective, the Besiktas route is attractive because it could bring the permanent sale they want. Milan may be a more glamorous option, but if the Italians only offer a loan, it does not solve Barça’s immediate need. Casado’s exit now feels increasingly possible. The question is whether Besiktas can turn interest into a concrete offer and convince the player that Istanbul is the right place for his next stage.