Press reports revealed that Al-Ahli is studying the signing of Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó during the current summer transfer window, for a transfer fee of 25 million euros, according to barcauniversal.com.

The reports also mentioned that Barcelona seeks to achieve a financial return from selling Casadó, after it became unlikely that the player would get sufficient opportunities in the Catalan club's new lineup.

The website pointed out that Al-Ahli's sporting director is paying special attention to Casadó, who is 22 years old, as the club searches for a defensive midfielder who is good at distributing the ball. He also has a good relationship with the player's agent, Jorge Mendes, which could facilitate potential negotiations if the player decides to move to the Saudi league.

In the same context, the website mentioned that other Saudi clubs have shown interest in Casadó, which gives Barcelona broader options in negotiations, especially as Al-Ahli seeks to reshape its midfield following the departure of Franck Kessié, and the possibility of Enzo Millot leaving if he receives a suitable offer.

Marc Casadó is still training with Barcelona, and may participate in the team's preseason tour in England if his future is not decided before then. The player also attracts interest from European clubs, including Milan, Stuttgart, and Manchester United, while Spanish clubs have explored the possibility of signing him on loan, but Barcelona prefers a permanent sale and rejects the loan option.

Casadó had previously confirmed in statements his insistence on staying with Barcelona, as long as the club and the technical staff want him to continue, which makes his future linked to the player's decision along with the club's stance.

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