“January 2nd deadline set” – Chelsea in hurry to offload “big” player in January
Chelsea in fast-moving talks over loaning Cesare Casadei to Monza
As per the outlet, via Sport Witness, Chelsea are in rapid negotiations over loaning Casadei to Monza, and the Serie A side are very keen to sign him by January 2, as they desperately look to bolster their midfield options.
Talks are said to be “moving quickly” and have been ongoing for several weeks, and the potential transfer is seen as a real win-win.
The 21-year-old, who worked with Maresca at Leicester, has featured regularly in cup competitions and attracted praise from Chelsea’s head coach – but this move would allow the player to garner more minutes in his homeland.
“This year, we are using him like a holding midfielder,” said Maresca on Casadei’s use for Chelsea in October.
“The reason why is because I think we go in the direction where the middle you need physical players. Cesare is very big, physically strong and helps us when we want to press. On the ball, he is improving a lot. Tonight he played one touch, so we are very happy. For him, it’s the same as the rest; many things he can do better but he is in the right direction.”