Chelsea have sealed the deal for Cesare Casadei, reports Fabrizio Romano this morning, following our report on Monday night that he was edging closer. The 19-year-old will arrive in London later on Wednesday to complete a move worth up to €20m. Cesare Casadei will fly to London on Wednesday night, having completed the main part of his medical. With the deal completed for €15m plus €5m in add-ons, Chelsea will unveil Casadei as a new signing soon. 🚨🔵 #CFC …and the work of Chelsea’s top talents isn’t done yet. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 17, 2022 The prospect of Hakim Ziyech swapping Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford has materialized again: L’Equipe report that Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag remains keen on a reunion with the elusive Morocco international after coaching him at Ajax and that United is open. in a deal if the price is right. Newcastle, meanwhile, may see value in raiding Chelsea’s increasingly large squad: the Telegraph report that Conor Gallagher, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Christian Pulisic and Armando Broja are all players for whom the Eddie Howe could get a job at St James’ Park. Start your evenings with the Guardian’s view of the world of football Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Hudson-Odoi apparently got his revenge first by telling the Blues he wants out, but Todd Boehly is reportedly only open to the winger leaving on loan. Further news from struggling Manchester United: Atletico Madrid remain hopeful of luring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Spain and are even willing to send Antoine Griezmann the other way as part of a potential deal. Sounds like a plan to us. Ronaldo himself took to Instagram last night to accuse the media of “lying”, writing that of the 100 stories written about him recently, only five were correct. “I have a notebook,” he warned, in which the Rumor Mill certainly figures prominently. Ruud van Nistelrooy took his PSV side to Rangers last night, where they were held to a 2-2 draw. The former Red Devils goal machine has met with his old boss Sir Alex Ferguson, although there is no indication that Fergie has tapped him for a competitive comeback amid United’s recruitment woes. At this point, it appears United’s hopes of signing Adrien Rabiot from Juventus are finally dead, while a proposed move for PSG’s Mauro Icardi has also stalled. The reasoning, however, is that Brighton’s young midfielder Moisés Caicedo, a Manchester United fan, would be up for the challenge. Barcelona, meanwhile, have extended their overdraft yet again in a bid to tempt Tottenham Villarreal to dump Juan Foith en route to Camp Nou. Villarreal want €42 million, however, and will not support a players-and-cash deal. Villarreal winger Jeremy Pino, who has been linked with Liverpool, will not be allowed to leave for less than €50m, says Fabrizio Romano, who has his fingers on the pulse. Villarreal are eyeing a move for Manchester United graduate Edinson Cavani but face competition from Nice. While we’re on the subject, the Ligue 1 side are said to be keen on signing Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal. Last but by no means least: Everton’s Deli Alli could be on his way to Besiktas.
