Marc Casado gains momentum as an option for Real Betis' pivot

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Real Betis are once again looking towards FC Barcelona to strengthen their midfield. Marc Casado is one of the options that has been gaining the most momentum in the last hours of the window to take the pivot role that Manuel Pellegrini considers necessary.

The 22-year-old midfielder is looking for a way out of the Blaugrana set-up in search of minutes, and Betis could offer him an ideal setting to regain prominence.

Amrabat drops off the list

The Casado option is gathering pace after Sofyan Amrabat has decided to move to Ajax. The Moroccan was one of Pellegrini's favorites, but his high wage demands and age made the deal unworkable for Betis.

With Amrabat out of the equation, the verdiblanco club is focusing its efforts on finding an alternative before the window closes.

A loan with a buy option

Betis would be interested in securing a loan with a buy option, a formula that would allow Casado to be brought in without having to make a major outlay right now, while keeping the possibility of signing him permanently next summer if he ends up putting in a strong season.

The good relationship between Barcelona and Betis could also help the talks between the two clubs, which have already driven a number of deals in recent years.

Pellegrini wants a pivot

The signing of a defensive midfielder has become one of Betis' priorities in these final days of the window. Pellegrini wants a player who can bring balance, work rate and solidity to the midfield.

That is why, practically all of the club's efforts are now focused on this position, and it is what brings Marc Casado into play in these frantic final days of the transfer window.