Serie A New Boys Chasing Lazio & Nigeria Midfielder

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has attracted interest from Serie A, as Venezia are reportedly considering making a move.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru: Background & Lazio Stats

The Manchester City academy product joined the Biancocelesti in the summer of 2024 following a brief yet positive Turkish experience at Hatayspor. While neither Marco Baroni nor Maurizio Sarri has been able to unlock the Nigerian’s best version, he has managed to show occasional flashes of brilliance over the past two years. He has delivered seven goals and four assists in his 57 Lazio appearances.

At this stage, the Italian capital side could be open to cashing in on the 25-year-old, whose contract will expire in the summer of 2028.

Dele-Bashiru Wanted at Venezia

According to Lazio insider Damiano Er Faina, Venezia are keeping tabs on Dele-Bashiru. The Venetians returned to the Italian top flight after winning the Serie B title, and they’re working on bolstering their ranks to avoid another immediate drop.

🟥 Il #Venezia è su #DeleBashiru della #Lazio

— Damiano Er Faina (@Erfaina1988) July 4, 2026

The Arancioneroverdi have already signed a midfielder from Lazio this summer in the shape of Toma Basic. While the Croatian moved to the Floating City on a free transfer after closing the door on Claudio Lotito’s last-gasp attempt to offer him a renewal, Venezia would have to negotiate a deal with the Lazio patron for Dele-Bashiru.

Curiously, a recent report from Sky Sports claimed that Manchester United had added the Nigerian international to their shortlist, but these links swiftly faded.