Lazio are reportedly considering signing two defenders this summer, with Sergi Dominguez and Diego Coppola deemed the main targets.
Lazio on the Cusp of Selling Alessio Romagnoli & Mario Gila
The Biancocelesti are preparing to part ways with Alessio Romagnoli, who has confirmed his departure. The experienced Italian defender will sign for Al-Sadd, while his defensive partner Mario Gila could be set to join AC Milan, who are the new frontrunners in the race for his services.
Sergi Dominguez is Lazio’s Top Choice
According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Lazio have handpicked Dominguez, considering him the ideal profile to replace his compatriot Gila. The 21-year-old is a Barcelona academy product who was sold to Dinamo Zagreb last summer. The youngster immediately established himself as a key player for the Croatian champions, helping them win the domestic double in his first season.
The Roman newspaper believes Dominguez would cost Lazio at least €10 million. On the other hand, La Gazzetta dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi) believes the Spaniard could be available for €7-8 million.
Lazio Could Also Sign Diego Coppola
Interestingly, the pink newspaper claims that the Italian capital side is open to signing two centre-backs rather than one, thus replacing both Gila and Romagnoli. The source identifies Diego Coppola as the second potential acquisition alongside Dominguez.
The 22-year-old is a Hellas Verona youth product who completed a £10 million switch to Brighton last summer, but struggled for playing time in England. The Italian international spent the second half of the season on loan at Paris FC, where he managed to impress.
Brighton Open to Loaning Coppola
The good news for Lazio is that Brighton are reportedly willing to consider an initial loan with an option to buy at the end of the season. Gennaro Gattuso is familiar with the player, having called him up for international duty during his ill-fated spell with the Azzurri.
Lazio’s current defensive options are Oliver Provstgaard, who could be promoted to a starting role following Romagnoli’s exit, as well as the experienced Patric and Samuel Gigot, who will add depth to the department.
Just sign a player already…cmon!!
They can’t. They’re currently at a deficit until Romagnoli, Gila, and Provedel’s transfers are finalized. But, even when those are finalized, they’ll be sitting around 12-15m for spending power.
They lost Basic, Gila, Provedel, Pedro, Romagnoli, Hysaj, and Maldini. The only current addition is Pedraza…
12-15m to replace 6 players will be difficult. Expect most of these rumours to remain as rumours.
Lazio will most likely resort to free transfers, promotion from the Primavera squad, or a couple of oversees young talents for 3m-6m with hopes that they develop.
This is sooo sad! As much as I dnt want our beloved club to fall in the hands of outsiders who would take away the strong Italian tradition of lazio, Lotito is really messing tins up…