Lazio Plot January Move for Ligue 1 Star Who Can Replace Wolves Target

Lazio have reportedly identified LOSC Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier as the right profile to guard their goal for years to come.

The Background

Over the past two seasons, Ivan Provedel and Christos Mandas have been vying for the Number One spot. The Greek custodian has recently managed to usurp the experienced Italian, but Maurizio Sarri could undo Marco Baroni’s call, but handing Provedel the reins once more, which could prompt Mandas’ departure, especially in the absence of European football.

Lazio Willing to Part Ways with Christos Mandas

The 23-year-old has been attracting interest from the Premier League since last season, with Wolverhampton Wanderers emerging as his staunchest admirers. According to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), the Italian capital side is willing to consider offers for Mandas this summer, so this could be the perfect opportunity for Wolves to strike.

Nevertheless, Lazio won’t be able to immediately replace Mandas, or any other player for that matter, due to the transfer block imposed by COVISOC. Nevertheless, Claudio Lotito is hoping to restore order by the end of the summer and receive the green light to sign new players in January. If this goes according to plan, the Biancocelesti could launch an onslaught for Chevalier.

Maurizio Sarri Crazy about Lucas Chevalier

The 23-year-old Frenchman is a youth product of Lille who has now cemented himself as one of the finest goalkeepers in Ligue 1. He already has 99 appearances in the French top flight under his belt, conceding as many goals, and registering 36 assists. The source claims that Sarri has been absolutely bewitched by the Calais native.

Daunting Task Awaits Lazio

However, Chevalier has several suitors among Europe’s elite, and Transfermarkt estimates his value at €30 million. Therefore, signing the French shot-stopper won’t be an easy mission, even though the asking price could drop as his contract approaches the deadline (June 2027).