Lazio are in the hunt for reinforcements to replenish their squad, as, after Taty Castellanos, Matteo Guendouzi will join Fenerbahce for about €30M, bonuses included. The Biancocelesti have reached an agreement with Ajax for Kenneth Taylor for €15M and also tested the waters for Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Alfredo Pedullà informs.
The Englishman has had one of his finest seasons under Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea. Despite the mutual esteem, he has a considerable salary, and Milan relayed that, while he’s not necessarily untouchable, they don’t want to lose him in January. Only a mammoth offer could make them change their mind.
Lazio will most likely miss out on Ruben Loftus-Cheek, but don’t plan to stop at Taylor at the position. Bologna’s Giovanni Fabbian, Ferencvaros’ Alex Toth, and Feyenoord’s Quinter Timber are next on their list.
Up front, they have secured Petar Ratkov for €13M. He has bagged 9 goals and provided 2 assists in 17 matches in the Austrian league this campaign. He got his start at TSC Backa Topola and has starred thrice with Serbia.
The Biancocelesti could also cash in on Nuno Tavares, who has fallen out of favor, and have earmarked Villarreal’s Alfonso Pedraza to replace him. They have come to terms with him for a Bosman move, but he could arrive in January for €800k if they found a new home for their fullback.
Even though they couldn’t operate on the transfer market, it’s odd to have a proper overhaul mid-season, despite the fact that they are in no man’s land. They have sold good but not great players for high fees, and the outcome of the whole shebang depends on how well they’ll spread the dough across multiple acquisitions.
