LAZIO TRANSFER NEWS; Como Surprisingly Turn To Lazio Full-Back as Alternative To Celtic Youngster.

Como are allegedly mulling a move for Lazio left-back Luca Pellegrini after failing to complete a deal with Alex Valle.

Despite started his career at Roma, the 25-year-old is a self-proclaimed Lazio boyhood fan. The Italian ultimately realized his ambition, joining his beloved team in January 2023. While Juventus still owns his card, the Biancocelesti are required to acquire him at the conclusion of the season for around €4 million. However, Lazio can still sell the player and pay the Bianconeri later.

Como Considers Move for Luca Pellegrini

According to Italian writer Alfredo Pedulla, Como has surfaced as an unexpected bidder for Pellegrini, whom they consider an alternative to their main left-back target, Valle. Cesc Fabregas has expressed interest in signing his young Spanish colleague, who is owned by Barcelona but now plays on loan at Celtic.

Lazio Reflects on the Move.

Nonetheless, the Serie A new guys have been unable to consummate the deal for the 20-year-old, but they have inquired about Pellegrini, whom Fabregas also admires. So it remains to be seen whether Lazio is willing to negotiate a move, but many experts would not rule out a sell to clear the dreaded ‘liquidity index’ that has hampered the club’s January transactions.

A Replacement at Home

If the Italian left-back leaves Formello, Marco Baroni has a ready-made successor in Elseid Hysaj, who may be permanently recalled to the team. The Albanian is a versatile full-back who can play as Nuno Tavares’ understudy on the left wing.

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