Chelsea are considering a deal to re-sign former midfielder Cesare Casadei from Torino.
The 23-year-old scored seven times in 37 appearances for Torino last season and his performances have piqued Chelsea’s interest.
During his first spell at the club, Casadei made only 17 senior appearances for Chelsea, a period which included loan spells at Reading and Leicester City.
He joined Torino for a €15m in 2024 and Chelsea have kept a keen eye on his progress. Last season, he ranked among the top six midfielders in Serie A for headed goals, aerial duels won, duels won, and non-penalty goals.
Chelsea retain a 27.5% sell-on clause, with Tutto Mercato reporting that the Blues will attempt to use that to aid Casadei’s return for less than his present value.
If a deal is successful, Chelsea plan to loan Casadei out once more, with newly-promoted Premier League rivals Ipswich Town mentioned as a potential destination. Real Betis have also been named as suitors.
