Everton enter the race for Casadei

Everton have reportedly joined the growing list of clubs interested in signing Torino midfielder Cesare Casadei this summer, according to Sports Boom. The former Chelsea youngster has impressed in Serie A, attracting attention from several Premier League sides.

Background: From Chelsea to Torino

Casadei moved to Chelsea from Inter Milan in 2022 but found first-team opportunities limited at Stamford Bridge. After loan spells with Reading and Leicester City, he was sold to Torino in 2024. The 22-year-old has since established himself as a regular in Turin, contributing goals and assists from midfield.

His development in Italy has not gone unnoticed. Everton, under manager Sean Dyche, are understood to be monitoring his situation closely as they seek to add energy and creativity to their engine room.

What would Casadei bring to Everton?

Casadei is a box-to-box midfielder, comfortable in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation. He offers strong physical presence, good passing range, and an ability to arrive late in the box — a trait Dyche values in midfield runners.

  • Strong in duels and aerial challenges, suiting the Premier League's physical demands.
  • Capable of playing as a number 8 or in a double pivot, providing tactical flexibility.
  • Has experience in English football from his Championship loan at Leicester, where he helped the club win promotion.

Transfer market context

Everton are expected to be active in the summer window as Dyche continues to reshape his squad. With the club's financial situation stabilising after recent PSR concerns, a move for Casadei could be feasible. Torino are likely to demand a fee in the region of £15-20 million, given Casadei's contract length and potential.

Comparable midfield signings this window include Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's £30m move to Chelsea and Ross Barkley's free transfer to Luton last year. At a lower price point, Casadei represents good value for a proven young talent with Premier League ambition.

What's next?

Everton are expected to formalise their interest with an approach to Torino in the coming weeks. However, competition from other Premier League clubs could drive up the price. Dyche's priority remains adding midfield depth, and Casadei fits the profile of a hungry, developing player who can contribute immediately.

For Casadei, a return to England would offer the chance to prove himself in the Premier League after his initial Chelsea stint fell short. The coming weeks will reveal whether Everton can win the race for his signature.

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