Lazio are reportedly on the cusp of sealing an accord with Hellas Verona for the transfer of Reda Belahyane.
Futile Casadei Chase
The 20-year-old was one of the first names on the club’s January shortlist, but the track cooled down when Claudio Lotito and Angelo Fabiani decided to vigorously chase Cesare Casadei in previous weeks, only for the latter to complete a transfer from Chelsea to Torino who prevailed in the gruelling soap opera.
Reda Belahyane Edging Closer to Lazio
Therefore, Lazio have decided to revive their attempts to sign Belahyane. According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the two clubs are close to striking a full accord which would see the French Morrocan complete a deadline-day switch on Monday. On the other hand, the Sky Sport Italia correspondent also denies the rumors linking the Aquile to Empoli’s Jacopo Fazzini.
The Competitors
For his part, fellow journalist Alfredo Pedulla adds that Belahyane is on his way out of Verona even though his transfer to Stade Rennais collapsed following the sacking of Jorge Sampaoli. The transfer market expert reveals that the young deep-lying playmaker is followed by Marseille and Fiorentina, but Lazio could pounce on their excellent rapport with the Gialloblu to seal the deal.
Toma Basic to Sassuolo
Pedulla expects the potential operation to cost the Biancocelesti around €12-13 million. He also reveals that Lazio are close to offloading their outcasted midfielder Toma Basic, as they’re currently engaged in advanced negotiations with Sassuolo.
Finally Tito. We really need him to fill the gap in midfield.
dunno why we don’t get Fazzini who is more physical and he is an italian domestic player.
only the price gap of several million? come on.
Couldn’t seal the deal on Caaedei and Fazzini.
Let’s go for the undersized and slow option nobody else wanted.
Belahyane is just as good as Fazzini if not slightly better, and way better than Casadei. Everything worked out well at the end. Reminds me of situation with Bielsa when it failed last minute and we got even better coach in Simone.