As the winter transfer window heats up, Napoli are making significant moves to strengthen their squad. Under the guidance of coach Antonio Conte, the club are actively pursuing Cesare Casadei, a talented midfielder currently at Chelsea. The situation has become dynamic as Napoli has reportedly overtaken other interested clubs, including Torino and Lazio, in the race for the 21-year-old.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Casadei, who previously played for Inter Milan before joining Chelsea, is eager to return to Italy after finding limited playing time in the Premier League. His desire to play regularly has drawn interest from several Serie A clubs, with Napoli emerging as a frontrunner following their recent transfer activity, including a swap deal with Cagliari involving goalkeepers Scuffet and Caprile.
The relationship between Napoli and Chelsea has been positive since last summer, which could facilitate negotiations. Initially, Casadei had shown interest in joining Torino; however, Napoli’s swift actions have shifted the focus toward them. Cristian Stellini, Conte’s assistant at Napoli, holds Casadei in high regard due to their previous connections at Inter.
With Napoli currently looking to finalize a deal quickly to prevent any further competition from other clubs, the next few days will be crucial.
