Marc Casado saga continues as Barcelona ‘hold out’ after Al-Hilal bid rejected | OneFootball

Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona rejected an initial Al-Hilal bid in July, leaving Marc Casado’s future unresolved as talks stall over valuation.

The 22-year-old has agreed personal terms with the Saudi club, yet the proposed move is far from completion.

Barcelona are holding firm, demanding a base fee above €30 million and aiming for a package nearer €40 million. Al-Hilal are not currently willing to meet those terms.

Relations between Casado and Al-Hilal are excellent and personal talks are advanced, but the club-to-club gap continues to block progress.

Casado is attracting attention across Europe, with clubs in the Premier League, Serie A and the Bundesliga monitoring his situation. The midfielder reportedly favours a switch to another European league, but no side has lodged a formal offer.

As the window enters its final stretch, Al-Hilal’s proposal remains the only concrete option. Any agreement depends on the fee gap narrowing, or a European rival submitting a formal bid.

Source: Goal.com

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