Follow all the latest breaking news concerning Lazio on Deadline Day, the finale of the Summer Transfer Window (August 30 – 18:00 EST, 24:00 CET).
Deadline Day
7:30 EST – Michael Folorunsho is one step away from Lazio on loan with an option to buy, which could become an obligation to buy upon reaching certain conditions. It would be a one-year deal with an option to extend for another four years until 2029.
6:30 EST – Fiorentina have requested information for Danilo Cataldi who looks set to leave Lazio. They are trying to sign the midfielder on loan; however, instead of solely an option to buy, the Biancocelesti want an obligation to buy.
4:30 EST – Fiorentina are pushing to steal Michael Folorunsho from Lazio. Both clubs have offered Napoli a loan with an obligation to buy, but the Viola are offering more and will try to close the deal. However, the Biancocelesti are expected to make another offer and find an agreement with the Partenopei.
4:00 EST – Venezia are pushing to sign Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro. The Ivorian midfielder expressed his desire to return to Monza, but in the last few hours, the Venetians have overtaken the Biancorossi, in addition to Hellas Verona and Empoli.
August 29
Samuel Gigot Arrives in Italy
Samuel Gigot is set to become a new Lazio player. The Marseille defender arrived at the Fiumicino Airport at 21:00 EST on August 29. All that is missing is the official announcement from the club following his medicals. He will sign a contract until 2026 with an option to renew for another year until 2027. The Biancocelesti will pay the Ligue 1 side €3 million.
Nicolò Casale Set to Join Bologna
Nicolò Casale has arrived at Isokinetik to undergo medicals ahead of a transfer to Bologna. He will join on a 1.5 million loan with an option to buy set at 6.5 million; the option to buy will become a loan with an obligation to buy if the Rossoblu qualify for any of the three European competitions.
Michael Folorunsho Targeted By Fiorentina
Fiorentina has once again made contact with Napoli regarding the possibility of signing Michael Folorunsho. For now, the player’s priority remains Lazio. However, if the Biancocelesti are unable to find an agreement with the Partenopei, they will fail to sign the former Primavera midfielder and he could join the Viola. Both clubs have agreed on the formula of a loan with an obligation to buy – it is solely the figure that needs to be decided upon.
Napoli Make Contact With Juventus For Arthur
Napoli have made contact with Juventus to sign Arthur, which seems to be the player’s most likely destination. After being proposed to several clubs – including Lazio – he will join Antonio Conte’s squad on loan; the Biancocelesti were not convinced by the opportunity of signing the Brazilian.
