Boost for Lazio as Chelsea Ease Up Conditions to Offload Young Midfielder | OneFootball

Lazio could be presented with an opening to land their longtime transfer target Cesare Casadei as Chelsea are now reportedly willing to drop some of the previous demands.

Ongoing Negotiations for Jacopo Fazzini

According to Il Corriere dello Sport, the Biancocelesti still consider Jacapo Fazzini as their main target for January, but Empoli are refusing to offer any discounts. The Tuscans remain keen on collecting €14-15 million, while Lazio are looking to sign the young midfielder on an 18-month loan deal for €1 million with an obligation to buy set at €10-11 million.

Cesare Casadei Remains on Lazio Wishlist

While the two Serie A clubs are expected to hold a meeting in an attempt to bridge the gap, the Aquile continue to monitor alternative tracks, as Angelo Fabiani revealed in his recent statements, and one of them could lead to Casadei who has been on their shortlist since the summer.

Starving for Playing Time at Stamford Bridge

The Inter Milan youth product has been at Chelsea since 2022, but he hasn’t made a single appearance in the Premier League this season, despite being reunited with his former Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca.

More Favorable Terms

The Roman newspaper claims the Blues were requesting figures worthy of a ‘top player’ in order to offload the Italy U21 starlet. However, the West Londoners have now adopted a more lenient approach, and they’re even willing to accept an initial loan formula, which surely boosts Lazio’s chances of snapping up the player’s services, especially if they fall short in their attempts to land Fazzini.