According to TEAMtalk, Nottingham Forest is hoping to make an important signing before the transfer window closes and is currently showing strong interest in the 22-year-old midfielder who is set to leave Barcelona.

Marc Casado has become a target for several Premier League clubs. TEAMtalk confirms that Barcelona is prepared to allow the highly regarded midfielder to leave, with Nottingham Forest currently leading the race.

The 22-year-old Spanish international has seen his playing time reduced under Hansi Flick. Although Barcelona's management still highly values his abilities, the club has made clear that they are willing to let him seek a new club.

Casado started in only 10 matches last season. It is understood that the midfielder is now convinced that a transfer and change of environment represent the best choice for his career development.

Casado's future at Barcelona has become increasingly uncertain. Clear evidence of this is that his number 17 shirt has been taken over by new signing Anthony Gordon.

The situation has attracted significant interest from England. It is understood that Manchester City's City Football Group and Chelsea's BlueCo group have both explored the possibility of signing Casado early this summer, with plans to bring him in first and then consider transferring him to another club within their respective groups.

However, TEAMtalk understands that Casado rejected this approach because, in his view, it is too similar to the Barcelona situation he now wants to avoid. He wants to join a club where he can truly establish himself and earn consistent first-team opportunities.

This has intensified the Premier League competition for Casado, with Nottingham Forest emerging as a strong contender to sign the midfielder.

Nottingham Forest keen to sign Barcelona star Casado

TEAMtalk understands that Nottingham Forest has shown strong interest in Casado. In addition, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Brighton, and Sunderland have all made contact regarding the midfielder's situation.

Manchester United has also held talks with Casado early in the summer, but according to TEAMtalk, with the Red Devils having reached an agreement to sign Carlos Baleba, Manchester United has now withdrawn from the race for Casado.

Clubs from Portugal are also interested in Casado, with Marco Silva's Benfica monitoring his situation. Additionally, clubs in Turkey and Saudi Arabia have explored the possibility of signing Casado.

However, it is understood that Casado himself is not interested in playing in the Middle East at this stage.

The midfielder's priority is to find a club where he can consistently earn first-team opportunities and continue to develop at the highest level.

Meanwhile, Barcelona is prepared to listen to offers from other clubs and recognizes that allowing Casado to leave at this stage may represent the best solution for both parties.

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