Lazio Rekindle Interest in Serie A Revelation, Offer Similar Terms to Cesare Casadei | OneFootball

Lazio have reportedly revived their attempts to sign Reda Belahyane who has been one of the breakout stars of the current Serie A campaign.

Operation Casadei Fails

The Biancocelesti have spent the previous few weeks eagerly chasing Cesare Casadei, but eventually fell short in their attempts following a sensational soap opera that saw Torino prevail in the race after striking an agreement with Chelsea at the eleventh hour. Therefore, the Italian capital side is now looking to sign an alternative before Monday’s deadline.

Reda Belahyane Reappears on Lazio Radars

According to La Lazio Siamo Noi, the Aquile are preparing to launch a new onslaught for Belahyane whom they chased earlier in January. Lazio are reportedly seeking a free loan with an obligation to buy for €12-13 million plus a sell-on fee between 20% and 25%. In other words, the club is offering Verona similar figures to those proposed in the Casadei saga.

The Background

The 20-year-old is a French Moroccan midfielder who often operates as a deep-lying playmaker. Verona bought him from OGC Nice just over a year ago for a transfer fee of less than €1 million. In recent days, he was reportedly close to sealing a return to Ligue 1 through the gates of Stade Rennais, but the deal collapsed following the sacking of Jorge Sampaoli.

Competition & Atlernatives

Nevertheless, the source reveals that Olympique Marseille and Fiorentina are also interested in the young Regista. Moreover, it should be noted that Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani revealed Lazio are following a young Italian midfielder, while ruling out a move for Empoli’s Jacopo Fazzini.