Trabzonspor Open Talks With Lazio for Lukaku, Sarri Must Give Green Light

By Apollo Heyes - 7 Jul 2021, 12:45

Jordan Lukaku of SS Lazio during the friendly football match between Frosinone calcio and SS Lazio at Benito Stirpe stadium in Frosinone (Italy), September 12th, 2020. SS Lazio won 1-0 over Frosinone. Photo Andrea Staccioli Insidefoto andreaxstaccioli

Turkish side Trabzonspor are interested in signing Lazio full-back Jordan Lukaku.

As reported by Turkish media outlet Sporx earlier today, the Süper Lig side have already opened talks with the Biancocelesti regarding the 26-year-old Belgian left-back, who has returned to Rome from a loan spell with Royal Antwerp.

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Coach Maurizio Sarri has the final say, however, and the 62-year-old Italian wants to assess Lukaku during this summer’s pre-season training camp in Auronzo di Cadore. The retreat kicks off on Saturday 10^th July this week.

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If Sarri decides that the 26-year-old Belgian is not in his plans, then the green light will be given to Trabzonspor, who will look to make an official offer.

The 26-year-old Lukaku, who is contracted to the Biancocelesti until 2022, made 18 Jupiler Pro League appearances last season for Royal Antwerp, for a total of 1333 minutes. In that time, he provided two assists and showed his defensive abilities.