CHELSEA have reportedly been knocked again of their method for Cesare Casadei after Inter Milan rejected their £6.7million opening provide.
The 19-year-old midfielder has been linked with a transfer away from the San Siro this summer time after incomes rave opinions in academy matches.
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Casadei loved an outstanding 2021-22 season for Inter’s second group, the place he chipped in with 17 objectives and 5 assists in 40 video games in all competitions.
Not solely was he the membership’s prime scorer, however he was additionally named as their greatest teen.
And in response to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea have failed with a £6.7m provide for the Italy U-19 youth worldwide.
They state that Inter would reasonably the participant depart on mortgage, with Sassuolo and Torino eager to agree a short lived deal.
However Chelsea aren’t giving up on their pursuit of {the teenager}, with La Repubblica insisting they’re making ready a brand new provide.
Although it has been mentioned that Inter will refuse to half methods with Casadei except they obtain a price within the area of £17m.
In addition they declare that they face competitors from London rivals Arsenal within the race to safe his companies.
It has been claimed that the Gunners have made an enquiry for the teen.
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However it’s believed that it’s Chelsea which can be main the race to signal him ought to he depart Inter on a everlasting switch.
It additionally stays to be seen as as to whether Inter would wish to embody a buy-back possibility in any deal.
Casadei is not the one midfielder on Chelsea’s radar, with the West Londoners poised to make a proposal for Barcelona’s Frenkie De Jong.
A transfer to Chelsea was touted final earlier this month after new proprietor Todd Boehly met with Blaugrana president Joan Laporta.
And now in response to Sport, they’re set to show their curiosity into a proper provide.
They state that the Blues have knowledgeable Barcelona that they intend to make a bid to safe De Jong’s companies imminently.
