Reports suggest that Torino representatives have traveled to London to negotiate with Chelsea over a potential deal for Cesare Casadei.
Although Chelsea were expected to have a quiet January transfer window, recent developments indicate a mix of player departures and potential arrivals.
With injuries to Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah has been recalled from his loan spell at Crystal Palace.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are reportedly exploring attacking reinforcements and have been linked with Mathys Tel, Liam Delap, and Alejandro Garnacho.
Torino Close to Securing Casadei
In addition to targeting new signings, Chelsea are also looking to offload several players this month, with Cesare Casadei among those likely to leave.
The 21-year-old Italian midfielder joined Chelsea from Inter Milan in the summer of 2022 for an initial fee of £12.6 million, with a potential £4.2 million in add-ons.
Despite his promise, Casadei has struggled to secure regular first-team opportunities at Stamford Bridge, spending time on loan at Reading and Leicester City in the Championship.
Last summer, Casadei had the chance to leave Chelsea but decided to remain at the club. However, his opportunities have been limited this season.
While he has yet to make a Premier League appearance, he has played five games in the Conference League.
With first-team minutes still hard to come by, a January departure now seems imminent.
Torino has emerged as the leading contender for Casadei’s signature, outpacing interest from Napoli.
According to reports by Di Marzio, officials from the Serie A side have already submitted an offer of €9 million, which includes performance-related bonuses and a 40% sell-on clause.
The young midfielder is reportedly eager to return to Italy, and discussions between the two clubs are said to be nearing a conclusion.
A move to Torino could provide Casadei with the playing time and development opportunities he has been seeking.
Chelsea’s Financial Considerations
Although Casadei’s time at Chelsea has not gone as envisioned, the deal with Torino could still prove financially beneficial for the club.
The inclusion of a 40% sell-on clause means Chelsea stands to profit from any future transfer involving the midfielder, potentially recouping a significant portion of their initial investment.
As negotiations progress, Casadei’s anticipated move to Torino signals Chelsea’s continued efforts to streamline their squad while exploring options to strengthen in other areas ahead of the January transfer deadline.
