Casadei talks stall as Chelsea refuse to lower asking price for Napoli – report | OneFootball

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea are unwilling to sell Cesare Casadei for less than €15m, so talks with Serie A leaders Napoli are stalling.

Napoli remain interested in Chelsea midfielder Casadei, but according to the latest report from Gazzetta dello Sport, negotiations between the two parties have been put on hold.

This is because Chelsea are unwilling to sell the 22-year-old Italian midfielder for less than €15m.

Casadei talks stall as Chelsea refuse to lower asking price for Napoli

Cesare Casadei of Chelsea passes the ball during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Chelsea FC and KAA Gent at Stamford Bridge on October 03, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

According to the report, the Blues are also pushing to include a high sell-on clause in the deal and Napoli are now assessing the requests coming from West London.

Casadei, a product of the Inter academy, has been struggling for playing time under Enzo Maresca this season and hasn’t yet made a Premier League appearance in 204-25.

The U21 Italy international could be used as a backup for Stan Lobotka in central midfield or Scott McTominay as an attacking midfielder at the Stadio Maradona.

Napoli need a new player in the middle of the park this month as Michael Folorunsho is destined to join Fiorentina on loan with an option to buy.