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The loan option is strongly on the table

Midfield talent Marc Casado of Barcelona could still end up in the Bundesliga in the final stages of the summer transfer window.

Barcelona have moved swiftly to secure the signature of Gabriel Jesus, reaching a deal in principle with Arsenal for a cut-price fee. The Brazilian international, who has seen his prominence at the Emirates wane, is now set to travel to Spain to finalise the unexpected switch to the Catalan giants.

Jesus's arrival does not mean the door is closed on Álvarez