Unable to meet salary requirements, Barca pulled out of the fight for Casey

According to the Daily Sports Newspaper, Barca withdrew from the competition for Casey due to the inability to meet the player's salary requirements.

Casey's contract with Milan expires this summer and has not yet been renewed, and it is now likely that he will leave the team on a free transfer. Barca, due to their delicate financial situation, are now watching a number of players who can transfer freely this summer, and Casey is one of them.

Still, each body represents that Barca and Casey don't seem to be united. The player's salary requirements are too high, Barca's midfield is full of talent, but also have to take care of the financial situation, the club's top management has received first-hand information, said Casey has rejected a contract with an annual salary of 5 million euros after tax.

For Barca, Casey won't be the protagonist, at best the icing on the cake, so barca won't be pursuing the player unless there's a major twist. Multiple Premier League teams and Juventus are currently the most likely to sign him.

Barca and Milan have a good relationship, especially with Milan director Maldini, and while Milan have not revealed anything, barca executives have spoken to Milan seniors about Casey's potential transfer and learned about the rivals they may face.

(Goblin Killer)