Leipzig abandons chase for Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado
RB Leipzig has dropped its pursuit of Barcelona's Marc Casado after opting to bring in Neil El Aynaoui on loan.
Fabrizio Romano reports that RB Leipzig has ended its interest in signing Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado, turning its attention to Neil El Aynaoui from AS Roma. Leipzig prefers a loan arrangement with a future purchase option, while Barcelona insists on a permanent deal for Casado. The German club signed El Aynaoui on a €4 million loan that includes a €25 million buyout clause. Casado remains outside Hansi Flick's plans and must depart to free up space at Barcelona. His representative Jorge Mendes continues to negotiate potential destinations, with the transfer window nearing its deadline.
Why it matters
The shift affects Barcelona's squad planning and Leipzig's midfield options before the transfer window closes.
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