Barcelona have made AC Milan midfielder Frank Casey the main target for the summer transfer, while reports from Spain now indicate that the deal is largely complete. Casey has played 20 Serie A games for Milan this season and made five Appearances in the Champions League. Although the 25-year-old has not been a starter for Milan in recent weeks, it's clear he's fallen out of favor after a month of international breaks. Prior to that, he was the midfield core of the team and even captained twice. But what exactly makes Casey so attractive to Barcelona?
Perhaps the most obvious reason Barcelona want to sign Casey is his position on the pitch. Specifically, Barca feel they are missing a player like him in their squad. He has a strong physical fitness and is also capable in front of the goal. Barcelona are still locked in their tough financial situation – their debt is well over 1 billion euros – and they can't operate too many costly transfers. As a result, they've been keeping an eye on quality players in the free agent market. Casey happens to meet Barca's selection criteria. In fact, Barcelona consider him worth close to €50 million, so being able to pick up such a great midfielder is undoubtedly a win in the transfer market.
In addition, the 25-year-old is entering his prime and Barca believe he can be their long-term main player. So Casey's arrival is an initiative with an eye to the next four or five years. Barcelona are ready for some players to leave the team in the summer, especially in the midfield area. To complement the area's combat effectiveness, according to reliable sources, they are currently chasing two midfielders, with Casey being the primary target.