Chelsea appear to have been given the green light to sign Marc Casadó from Barcelona this summer. The 21-year-old midfielder was briefly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge before becoming a regular under Hansi Flick.

Casadó, whose contract at the Camp Nou expires in June 2028, featured 23 times in La Liga last season, scoring one goal and providing three assists. The Spain international played a key role in the side, shielding the backline, before suffering a ligament injury in March.