Napoli to make a daring 2025 transfer move for popular Chelsea midfielder

As the rush in the January 2025 transfer window intensifies, Serie A giants Napoli have reportedly made a move to sign a Chelsea midfielder.

With Chelsea looking to offload a few players in the January 2025 transfer window, former Serie A champions in a bid to improve their squad have reportedly set their eyes on signing one of the key midfielders away from Stamford Bridge.

According to reports, Napoli is preparing to submit a formal offer to Chelsea for midfielder Cesare Casadei in the coming hours. The promising youngster, who has been vocal about his wish to return to Italy, is seeking more playing time after limited opportunities in England. Napoli is eager to complete the transfer swiftly to fend off interest from other Italian clubs, including Torino and Lazio.

Napoli’s sporting director, Mauro Manna, has reportedly been tracking Casadei since last summer, while former Inter Milan assistant Cristian Stellini, now working under Antonio Conte, holds a high opinion of the midfielder due to their previous collaboration.

Chelsea is expected to include a sell-on clause in any potential agreement, a common feature in their recent transfer dealings. Napoli views Casadei as a strategic acquisition to enhance their midfield depth and maintain their competitive edge in the Serie A title race. Given his experience at Inter Milan and impressive performances in the U-20 World Cup, Casadei could bring valuable skill and potential to their squad.

The transfer could be pivotal for both Napoli's and Casadei’s careers as the January transfer window moves by all clubs intensify. Napoli’s determination to strengthen their team as they lead the Serie A standings makes this pursuit particularly significant. Meanwhile, with no imminent return to Enzo Maresca’s squad on the horizon, Casadei is hopeful that Napoli and Chelsea will soon reach an agreement that will secure his move back to Italy.

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