Lazio Closing in on Final Agreement With Hellas Verona for Breakout Star | OneFootball

Lazio are reportedly on the cusp of sealing an accord with Hellas Verona for the transfer of Reda Belahyane.

Futile Casadei Chase

The 20-year-old was one of the first names on the club’s January shortlist, but the track cooled down when Claudio Lotito and Angelo Fabiani decided to vigorously chase Cesare Casadei in previous weeks, only for the latter to complete a transfer from Chelsea to Torino who prevailed in the gruelling soap opera.

Reda Belahyane Edging Closer to Lazio

Therefore, Lazio have decided to revive their attempts to sign Belahyane. According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the two clubs are close to striking a full accord which would see the French Morrocan complete a deadline-day switch on Monday. On the other hand, the Sky Sport Italia correspondent also denies the rumors linking the Aquile to Empoli’s Jacopo Fazzini.

The Competitors

For his part, fellow journalist Alfredo Pedulla adds that Belahyane is on his way out of Verona even though his transfer to Stade Rennais collapsed following the sacking of Jorge Sampaoli. The transfer market expert reveals that the young deep-lying playmaker is followed by Marseille and Fiorentina, but Lazio could pounce on their excellent rapport with the Gialloblu to seal the deal.

Toma Basic to Sassuolo

Pedulla expects the potential operation to cost the Biancocelesti around €12-13 million. He also reveals that Lazio are close to offloading their outcasted midfielder Toma Basic, as they’re currently engaged in advanced negotiations with Sassuolo.