Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri looks on prior to the Italian Serie A football match between Torino and Lazio, on August 20, 2022 at the stadio Olimpico in Turin. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Sarri Asks Lazio for Two Key Reinforcements in January

Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri looks on prior to the Italian Serie A football match between Torino and Lazio, on August 20, 2022 at the stadio Olimpico in Turin. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Maurizio Sarri wants Lazio to make two important signings in the upcoming January transfer window.

The Biancocelesti worked hard in the summer to please the 63-year-old Italian coach, overhauling the squad with new additions like Ivan Provedel, Alessio Romagnoli, Marcos Antonio and Matteo Cancellieri. Despite their work, a few gaps still exist in the team, something Sarri wants filled in January.

As reported by Tuttosport (via LazioNews24), Sarri has asked Lazio to pick up a new left back and a new backup striker in the winter window, two roles that weren’t filled in the summer.

Regarding the left back search, Sarri’s preferred choice is Empoli’s Fabiano Parisi, a player who’s been followed for a little while now. The Tuscan side value him at around €12 million, a figure that also takes into account the 10% that the Azzurri need to pay Avellino due to a future resale clause.

Things are a little less clear for a backup striker. One name that’s been floated is Sampdoria’s Francesco Caputo, but Sarri is unhappy with the players age and would prefer a younger option, keen to have a player who can study and grow working under Ciro Immobile.

Claudio Lotito and Igli Tare are on the hunt, desperate to please Sarri again as the team fight for a top four finish this season.

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