Lazio are following Sassuolo centre-back Gian Marco Ferrari ahead of a possible summer transfer.
As reported by Italian media outlet La Lazio Siamo Noi earlier today, the Biancocelesti have been following the 29-year-old Italian defender, who is contracted to the Neroverdi until 2023, for some time now, with previous coach Simone Inzaghi even thinking about the player.
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Sporting director Igli Tare is still keeping an eye on Ferrari and the Roman club may make a move for the player, hoping he’ll find similar success in Rome to Francesco Acerbi.
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Ferrari would cost around €12-13 million, but for now, Lazio are closely following former Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, who is available to sign on a free transfer.
The 29-year-old Ferrari made 34 appearances across all competitions this season for Sassuolo, for a total of 3014 minutes. In that time, he provided five assists and made an average of 2.09 blocks per 90 minutes.