Lazio & Juventus Dueling for Chelsea Defender – The Figures Revealed | OneFootball

In addition to their well-documented interest in Cesare Casadei, Lazio are also keeping tabs on another Chelsea player in the shape of Renato Veiga.

Patric’s Condition

The Biancocelesti could be in the market for a new defender as Patric is out with an ankle injury which may require surgical intervention. In this case, the Spanish veteran would be out for a long time, possibly until the end of the season. In this season, Marco Baroni would be left with only three available centre-backs while the club is fighting on three fronts.

Lazio Interested in Renato Veiga

So according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Lazio have entered the fray for Veiga, posing a challenge for their Serie A rivals Juventus who have identified the 21-year-old as one of the main candidates to replace the injured Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal as well as departing club captain Danilo.

The Offers

The source claims Chelsea are asking for €5-6 million just for the loan fee, a request that halted Juve’s onslaught. In the meantime, the Biancocelesti are trying to overtake the Bianconeri by sealing a permanent move, offering the West Londoners €12 million in addition to a %50 sell-on fee. Nevertheless, the Blues are holding out for €25 million.

The Background

Veiga is a Sporting CP youth product who rose to fame last season with FC Basel, prompting Chelsea to splash €14 for his services. The Portuguese has thus far made seven appearances in the Premier League, but only one as a starter. While he’s originally a centre-back, Enzo Maresca has been deploying him at left-back this term.