Report: Leicester City really want Chelsea youngster who Mauricio Pochettino is impressed by

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Reports have claimed that Leicester City are keen to bring in Chelsea youngster Cesare Casadei this summer.

According to Di Marzio, their new manager Enzo Maresca is leading the club’s interest in bringing the Italian in during this window.

There is a lot of faith regarding the future of Casadei at the club, with him coming in as part of Todd Boehly’s first transfer window as the club owner.

The Italian has also reportedly already impressed as part of the first team training sessions he was involved in before a loan spell with Reading.

New manager Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly been personally impressed by the youngster, and it is difficult not to be after the U20 World Cup campaign he just enjoyed.

Casadei wanted by Leicester

He won both the Golden Ball and Golden Boot for his sensational displays with the young Italian side.

It has been previously claimed that the Blues are now looking for a Premier League side to take him on, in order for him to improve at a level closer to where he will be playing as a member of the Chelsea squad.

However, Leicester are likely to be one of the best sides in the second tier next season, and he has the opportunity to feature in the role recently vacated by James Maddison.

Chelsea reportedly showed a brief interest in the England man, although he has now committed to a move to London rivals Tottenham.

The Blues may regret not showing more interest in Maddison as they scour the market in an attempt to replace Mason Mount, who is now set to get his requested move away from the club and to Manchester United.