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Arsenal The busy summer transfer activity continues.
Until now, the Gunners have made three signatures, with Kepa Arrizabalaga arriving to be the new rescue goalkeeper, while two fields have also joined, namely Martín Zubimenddi of Real Sociedad and Christian Nørgaard de Brentford.
In the meantime, as has been widely reportedNoni Madueke is about to arrive from Chelsea for 52 million pounds sterling, while they continue to continue Viktor Gyökeres and Ebelechi Eze.
In addition to all that could Mikel Arteta Now, do you throw on a very classified young person?
With Mikel Merino and now Zubimenddi in the team, Arsenal continues their tradition of Spanish fields, such as the documents in the table below.
Selected from Spanish field environments in Arsenal through history |
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Players |
Club joined |
Arsenal career |
Arsenal appearances |
Martín Zubimendi |
Real Sociedad |
2025 Present |
Zero |
Mikel Merino |
Real Sociedad |
2024 present |
44 |
Dani Ceballos |
real Madrid |
2019-21 |
77 |
Santi Cazorla |
Málaga |
2012-1 |
180 |
Mikel Arteta |
Everton |
2011-1 |
150 |
Cesc fàbregas |
Barcelona |
2003-11 |
303 |
All information with the kind authorization of TransferMarkt |
With apologies to Denis Suárez and Fran Mérida, who did not cut, there are very popular players on this list, and Dani Ceballos also, including the current manager of course, then Arteta could aim to add another Spanish to his ranks?
Well, according to Out of handArsenal and Chelsea contacted Barcelona on the possibility of signing Marc Casadó, after having filed an investigation in the middle of this interest.
They add that Casadó has a liberation clause of 100 million euros, or about 86 million pounds sterling, and that “Barça preference is to keep the player”, although they are open for sale at the right price – which would have around 50 million euros (43 million pounds Sterling).
Other Reports in Spain Declare that Artata thinks that he is perfectly part of his style of play, so the 21-year-old will soon exchange Catalonia for northern London?
A graduate of the Masia, Casadó made his senior debut in Barcelona during a dead ruin of the Champions League against Viktoria Plzeň in November 2022, making 41 higher appearances For the Catalan giants, 36 of whom came last season, really his escape campaign.
Although he was not one of the names of the team sheet, Casadó impressed, with undoubtedly the best defensive midfielder in Barça, Sergio Busquets, Comment that the The potential heir of his throne played at a “spectacular level”.
So let’s assess his statistics in Barcelona last season.
Statistics of Barcelona by Marc Casadó 2024/25 |
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Statistics |
Married |
Barça Rank |
Apparitions |
36 |
16th |
Departures |
29 |
10th |
Minutes |
2,447 |
11th |
Let pass finished |
1,682 |
7th |
Progressive passes |
154 |
8th |
Go to the last third party |
182 |
6th |
Creative actions |
64 |
9th |
Tackles |
77 |
2nd |
Interceptions |
25 |
8th |
Touch |
2,122 |
8th |
Ball coverings |
120 |
8th |
Sofascore average assessment |
7.03 |
10th |
As the table reaffirms, Casadó was a key figure for Barcelona because they won the domestic treble this season, ranking particularly with regard to plated, but also passes and passes have also finished in the last third, stressing that it is a versatile.
To add to that, Domagoj Kostanjak of total football analysis praised his “close net control and his great decision -making in possession”, while Jacek Kulig of Talent of Football Underlines the “work rate” as its main attributes.
Thus, it is clear that Casadó is a high quality talent that would certainly improve the Arsenal team.
Based on their transfer activity, a clear midfielder hierarchy was established, with Zubimenddi as a starter and Nørgaard his assistant.
As described by Phil Costa d’Arsblog NewsArsenal knows what they get from Nørgaard, who will add “experience, leadership and know-how” while being an excellent “ballooned midfielder” which will cover a lot of ground.
Where does it leave Casadó then? Well, the maestro in the midfield could represent an instant upgrade on the ex-skipper, the table below emphasizing the stylistic difference between the pair.
Marc Casadó vs Christian Nørgaard 2024/25 Comparison (league only) |
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Statistics (by 90) |
Married |
Nørgaard |
Tried pass |
75.5 |
44.4 |
Passage of passage% |
89.89% |
82.71% |
Differential duels |
9.7 |
9.4 |
Success of the duel on the ground% |
58.45% |
52.61% |
Aerial duel success% |
28.12% |
61.9% |
Tackles |
2.5 |
2.6 |
Interceptions |
1.3 |
1.6 |
Ball coverings |
5.1 |
6.2 |
Touch |
88.8 |
60 |
As the table describes, although the statistics outside the possession of Nørgaard are impressive, the Casadó are quite comparable to all levels, the air duels apart, while the figures passing from Spanish are exponentially more impressive.
The Danish will be a solid and reliable option but, if Arsenal wants to add a quality of potential and possession to their ranks, an ambitious decision for Casadó could be on the cards.