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Lazio have set their sights on Chelsea's Cesare Casadei, according to Sportitalia (via The Hard Tackle". The 21-year-old rose through the ranks at Inter Milan but left to join the Blues for a reported €15 million in 2022.
Casadei was initially sent out on a season-long loan to Leicester City last season but was brought back in January. He made his senior debut for the London giants last season and finished the campaign with 11 appearances for the club.
However, the Italian has failed to cement a place in Chelsea's starting XI this season under Enzo Maresca, registering just five appearances across competitions. Casadei is understandably frustrated at his situation and is considering his future.
The player is under contract until 2028 but the Blues are apparently willing to let him go. Lazio are attentive to the situation, as they look to add more quality to their midfield.
The Serie A side were eager to sign the Italian in the summer of 2023 but failed to secure a move. They have retained their interest in the youngster and are now planning to move for him in the January transfer window.
Despite the player's struggles with Chelsea, he is not short of options. Monza are reportedly among his admirers and are plotting a loan move this winter.
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The London giants were apparently interested in Napoli's Victor Osimhen this summer. They tried to prise him away until the eleventh hour but failed to convince the Nigerian to move.
Osimhen has since joined Galatasaray on loan for the rest of the season, but remains linked with a move to Stamford Bridge. Talking recently to talkSPORT, Nigeria national captain William Troost-Ekong confirmed that the 25-year-old is a Blues fan.
“I can tell you he’s a Chelsea fan, I can confirm that. He’s a great teammate, in front of the goal he can be very greedy, but he’s someone who speaks up for the team in the changing room, he’s a real leader and I’m sure he’ll be captain soon," said Troost-Ekong.
Osimhen helped Napoli win the Serie A in the 2022-23 campaign and is under contract until 2026.
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