Lazio are still reportedly trying to sign young Leicester City striker Lorenz Hutchinson in a transfer saga that could go down to the wire.
The 18-year-old is widely considered one of the Foxes' most promising young talents, having netted 27 goals in his 38 appearances for the U18 side, plus four goals in 18 outings with the U21 team. He also has an international goal from his three caps with England U19. But with his contract expiring in June 2027, the teenager is facing an uncertain future.
Over the past few weeks, Hutchinson has been repeatedly linked to Lazio, who are looking to bolster their squad with an exciting young centre-forward. And although we're less than 36 hours away from the transfer deadline, the move could still materialise.
According to British football journalist Ben Jacobs, Lazio have submitted a 'final' bid for the English-Jamaican player, offering Leicester a transfer fee of £1 million in addition to a sell-on clause in case of a future resale.
The source believes the 2015/16 Premier League champions are satisfied with the offer, but the two clubs still have some details to sort out before reaching the finish line. Il Messaggero also mentions Hutchinson as one of the young players Lazio are tracking.

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Gennaro Gattuso was grateful to his Lazio players for their solid performance in Bologna, reserving special praise for new signing, Davide Frattesi.
The Biancocelesti began their Serie A campaign on a positive note, beating their Emilian hosts at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara thanks to Frattesi's solitary strike. This victory came just eight days after the shocking Coppa Italia elimination at the hands of Mantova.
In his post-match press conference (via Il Messaggero), Gattuso explained that the team showed more determination off the ball, especially Boulaye Dia and Kenneth Taylor, who pressed high.
Nothing has changed in a week. We simply have to believe in what we are doing, without staying halfway. If you press the ball carrier half-heartedly, you leave yourself exposed to counter-attacks in open **** e.We worked well with Taylor and Dia in the first press, then we often risked one-on-ones and the centre-backs did well. I'm happy with the group I'm coaching.
The Calabrian manager also applauded Christos Mandas for his formidable display between the sticks, while urging his players to improve in the final third.

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For the match against Fiorentina the only certain change on the right is Molina, who immediately becomes the new master of the right flank.
On the other side, reports Il Messaggero, **** e will be given to Wesley, who has overcome a slight sprain in his right ankle.
Gasperini's big doubt is the attacking midfielder. A spot for three. Cristante could slot in between Soulé and Mora, having already played in that position several times last season in the 3-4-1-2 formation, with excellent results. With Bryan up front, one between El Aynaoui and Pisilli will accompany Koné in midfield.
With Cristante further back, the toss-up will be between Soulé and Mora. Rodrigo, who arrived on Monday evening and is eager to conquer the world. There are still a few more hours to clear up any remaining doubts.

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Lazio will reportedly attempt to rescind the contract of Samuel Gigot amid his seemingly never-ending physical problems.
The Avignon native completed a deadline-day transfer from Olympique Marseille in the summer of 2024. While he wasn't a regular starter in his first season at the club, he still made 23 appearances under Marco Baroni, scoring two goals and providing an ****** ist in the process.
On the contrary, the defender didn't make a single appearance last season with Maurizio Sarri, as his campaign was wrecked by back and ankle injuries.
This summer, Gennaro Gattuso's arrival represented a golden opportunity for the 32-year-old to bounce back, since he had already worked under the Calabrian manager during their time together in Marseille. However, his injury nightmare continues to haunt him, forcing him to miss the entire pre-season. Gattuso admitted he won't be able to count on the Frenchman any time soon.
According to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), the Biancocelesti management is trying to find a way to terminate the defender's contract, which expires in June 2027. Gigot is one of the highest-paid players at Lazio, with a yearly gross salary of €4 million. Capalogy places him fourth on the list behind Mattia Zaccagni, Alessio Romagnoli and Nuno Tavares.

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Donyell Malen said it would be 'a dream' to win the Scudetto with Roma, explains he's 'not jealous' of Aston Villa winning the Europa League, and tried to talk Crysencio Summerville into a move.
The striker made an astonishing impact on Italian football when he arrived from Aston Villa in January, scoring 14 goals in just 18 competitive games.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates a goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Considering that was just with six months, could he aim to become the first Roma player since Edin Dzeko a decade ago to be Serie A Capocannoniere?
"I hope so, but I want to focus on improving week by week, then we'll see how many goals I manage to score," Malen told Il Messaggero newspaper.

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Matteo Cancellieri has become a conundrum for Lazio, especially with his move to Celtic becoming increasingly unlikely.
The Biancocelesti started the summer with several players running on expiring contracts. However, they have already cashed in on Ivan Provedel and Mario Gila, while Alessio Romagnoli and Luca Pellegrini could follow suit. On the contrary, Danilo Cataldi could soon sign an extension.
As for Cancellieri, he has been placed on the transfer list, as his management believes it is the right time to part ways with the winger who joined the club in 2022 but has yet to fulfil his early career promise.
In recent weeks, Celtic emerged as the reported frontrunners in the race for the Roman, while West Ham United were said to be behind the reigning Scottish champions. But according to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Cancellieri's move to Glasgow has become more and more 'complicated ', leaving the Aquile in a tough spot.
As the source explains, Lazio still prefer to cash in on the player, even though Gustav Isaksen's current absence could give Gennaro Gattuso second thoughts. The Lazio boss expects to have the Danish winger at his disposal in the coming weeks, as he continues to recover from a groin surgery, while the versatile Tijjani Noslin is being tested on the right wing.

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Roma’s transfer market is experiencing one of its most heated phases: after seeing Greenwood, Garnacho, and Summerville all disappear at once, the Giallorossi must now seriously push to give Gasperini the four signings he has repeatedly requested.
Tony D’Amico continues to have a large list of names, especially in attack. But given the current situation, one of the key players in that department for next season could be Matias Soulè.
According to Il Messaggero, the Argentine’s chances of wearing the Giallorossi jersey for a long time to come are high, despite numerous transfer rumors suggesting several teams have their eye on him.
Gasperini is looking for strikers with different characteristics than the Mar de la Plata native, but this doesn’t rule out Gasperini’s desire to entrust him with the key to the attack next year.
Furthermore, it’s important to emphasize that, despite interest from several clubs, the 2003-born player has always put Roma first and has never considered leaving the capital. Soulè is still eager to prove himself, and Roma is ready to offer him the right platform to shine.

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Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso believes AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez would be the ideal profile to lead the line.
The Aquile's woeful attack was the team's Achilles heel last season, with Maurizio Sarri's men only scoring 41 goals in 38 Serie A rounds, and no player surpassing the five-goal threshold. Therefore, Gattuso realizes that reinforcement is desperately required at Formello.
Over the past few weeks, Lazio have been linked with several centre-forwards, mainly Fiorentina's Roberto Piccoli, Sassuolo's Andrea Pinamonti, and Fluminense's John Kennedy. However, Angelo Fabiani and co. haven't been able to close any deals thus far.
According to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Gattuso is still dreaming about signing Gimenez, whom he considers the perfect candidate for the role, despite his struggles at Milan.
The 25-year-old is a Cruz Azul youth product who established himself as one of the deadliest strikers in the Netherlands during his time at Feyenoord, scoring 65 goals in 105 appearances. His exploits in Rotterdam earned him a €3 million transfer to Milan in February 2025, but he has only contributed with seven goals and six ****** ists in his first 18 months at San Siro.

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Lazio have registered their interest in AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah, who reportedly has suitors in the Premier League as well.
The 23-year-old is an ****** nal youth product who found success at Valencia, but struggled for playing time and consistency following his move to Milan in 2023. The American spent the previous campaign on loan at Atalanta, where he was deployed in various positions, but had limited chances to prove his worth.
Musah returned to Milanello this summer, but the Rossoneri are willing to entertain offers, especially with his contract expiring in 2028.
In recent days, Lazio emerged as one of the player's suitors, reportedly offering to take him on loan for €2 million with an option to buy for €18 million, which would turn into an obligation if they qualify for Europe. Although Gennaro Gattuso prefers to sign a natural attacking midfielder for his 4-2-3-1 formation, Il Messaggero believes he is an admirer of the versatile New York native.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), the Aquile are also facing stiff competition from the Premier League, as Leeds United and Ipswich Town are both keeping tabs on the situation. This would be a return to England for Musah, who spent his formative years at ****** nal.

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Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso believes club president Claudio Lotito should limit his public statements and allow the team to work in serenity.
The 48-year-old was recently appointed as Maurizio Sarri's successor, and the club presented him to the press on Saturday (you can read the first part of the press conference here). Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani presented the Calabrian manager to the press in Lotito's absence.
The patron reportedly travelled to the United States on a business trip that could include a meeting with Nasdaq officials, and could also attend the World Cup final on Friday.
Despite his noticeable absence, the controversial president owner was naturally brought up by the reporters, which prompted a curious answer from Gattuso, who suggested that Lotito should start making fewer public statements for the sake of the club (via Il Messaggero).
Lotito has to be the president. The less a president speaks, the better. That should be the approach. It's up to us to create something positive, then we'll see. That's how I see it—I say what I thinkI'll be honest: I have a straightforward relationship with Lotito—that's just the way I am. I told him he needs to do me a favour and sort a few things out behind the scenes. I don't care who you are, and no one should take offence. I want to see people who work.I told him that if he wants to say something to the squad, he's entitled to do so because it's his club. I also told him he has too many phones and that the situation isn't easy to manage. That's one of his flaws. But the team needs to stay united. We work for him, but I'll always tell him exactly what I think, respectfully.

Lazio are keeping tabs on Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Luka Stojkovic, who also has other suitors around Europe, including Fulham.
On Thursday, Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani landed in Split for a meeting with Dinamo Zagreb officials. The discussions centered around Sergi Dominguez, a young Spanish defender who emerged as the Aquile's first choice to replace Mario Gila, who has been sold to AC Milan.
According to Il Messaggero, the two parties were able to close the gap, but they have yet to reach a definitive agreement for the 21-year-old defender. While Dinamo Zagreb agreed to lower their asking price to €12 million, Lazio are still offering a fixed fee of €9-10 million, while proposing to pay the remaining part through bonuses.
The Roman newspaper adds that Fabiani also seized the opportunity to enquire about Stojkovic, an attacking midfielder highly admired by Gennaro Gattuso. After all, the Biancocelesti missed out on signing Bayern Munich's Jonathan Asp Jensen, who will instead sign for Deportivo La Coruña, so they're searching the market for an alternative.
However, signing Stojkovic won't be easy, as he's coming off a sensational campaign that piqued interest in his services. The 22-year-old delivered 13 goals and 12 ***** ists last term, playing an integral role in Dinamo's domestic double triumph.

Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani has landed in Croatia to negotiate with Dinamo Zagreb for Sergi Dominguez.
The Aquile have recently reached a €30 million agreement with AC Milan for Mario Gila's transfer, while Alessio Romagnoli has long been given the green light to complete his transfer to Al-Sadd. Therefore, Lazio must sign at least one new centre-back this summer, and Dominguez has been at the top of the shortlist.
According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, Lazio and Dinamo Zagreb are about to engage in direct talks, with the Croatian champions requesting €15 million, including bonuses.
This asking price is also confirmed by Il Messaggero, which notes that the Spaniard's original club, Barcelona, will receive a 20% sell-on fee. The Roman newspaper also reveals that the Biancocelesti's current offer is around €10 million, so the two parties still have a significant gap to bridge, prompting a face-to-face meeting.
Therefore, Fabiani travelled to Croatia on Thursday morning. He was spotted in the city of Split, as revealed by Calciopitolino.it.

Lazio are on the cusp of selling Mario Gila, and they’re now keeping tabs on three defenders, including Brighton’s Diego Coppola.
Gila has already agreed personal terms with AC Milan, who offered him a €5 million yearly salary. The Spaniard would thus follow his defensive partner, Alessio Romagnoli, out the door, as the latter has already landed in Doha after receiving the green light to sign for Al-Sadd. Therefore, the Biancocelesti will be looking to buy at least one new centre-back, and sources haven’t ruled out two new arrivals.
According to Il Messaggero, three defenders have emerged as the main candidates to join Lazio this summer. The first is Coppola, a 22-year-old Italian defender who rose to prominence at **** as Verona, but struggled to settle at Brighton following his transfer last year.
The Italian international found success during his loan spell at Paris FC in the second part of the campaign, but his future remains up in the air. The Roman newspaper claims Coppola is pleading with the Seagulls to grant him leave so he can join Gennaro Gattuso’s team.
The second profile is Sergi Dominguez, who might be the first name on the shortlist of Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani. The 21-year-old is a Barcelona youth product who signed for Dinamo Zagreb last year and swiftly established himself as a pillar at the back, helping the Croatian giants win the domestic double.

The left flank remains a work in progress.
Gasperini wants a player capable of raising the level of the attack, and Roma continues to receive, evaluate, and discard players based on cost, formula, and technical compatibility.
In recent weeks, Rafael Leao has also been offered, writes Il Messaggero.
The Portuguese is on his way out of AC Milan, and the Rossoneri would be willing to loan him out with an obligation to buy set at €60 million.
This figure is considered high by Roma, especially at a time when the club must carefully manage investments and UEFA restrictions.

Roma's transfer window continues to develop on the flanks as well.
In addition to strengthening their attack, the Giallorossi are working to identify a player capable of increasing the quality and depth of the left flank requested by Gian Piero Gasperini.
According to Il Messaggero, Diego Moreira remains one of the names being closely monitored by the Giallorossi management.
The Strasbourg winger is considered an ideal candidate due to his technical abilities and development prospects, but negotiations are shaping up to be anything but straightforward.
The French club, in fact, values the player at around €40 million, a figure deemed very high by Roma.

Roma isn’t just looking at Mason Greenwood to strengthen their attack.
Gian Piero Gasperini has laid out the path: they need at least two starters behind Malen, the only player capable of scoring double figures last season.
They also need to add players who know how to damage opposing defenses and have a good eye for goal. Among the wingers being monitored is Alejandro Garnacho.
The 2004-born player has qualities the Giallorossi coach appreciates: speed, dribbling, and unpredictability. His sprints, bursts of speed, and quality play make the Argentine left winger a perfect fit for Roma.
As reported by Il Messaggero, all eyes are on Alejandro Garnacho, but Chelsea are currently unwilling to take a loan.

Roma is looking for two starting strikers to play behind Malen, the key player in the defense.
The Dutch striker, who has scored 14 goals in 18 Serie A games, needs more support, and Gasperini has very clear ideas. In addition to Greenwood, Tel and Sauer are also being considered.
Priority is the English winger, for whom Roma will soon submit an offer to Marseille, and subsequently the move for the right-footed left winger, also sought last season.
Gian Piero Gasperini hasn’t just asked Roma for Mason Greenwood.
As Il Messaggero reports, there’s also a starting winger on the opposite flank. With Summerville gone, Tel and Sauer remain on the list, both born in 2005 with plenty of room for improvement.

Roma are looking to AC Milan to strengthen their attack for next season.
In addition to Pulisic, whom Roma like and have made a series of inquiries, the Giallorossi are said to be tempted to pursue another AC Milan player.
The name is that of Christopher Nkunku. The former Chelsea player had already attracted the attention of the Roman club this summer, but they subsequently made different choices. It hasn’t been an easy season for the 1997-born player.
As Il Messaggero reports, Nkunku is among the attackers that Roma have included in their shortlist for the summer.
The French striker finished the season with the Rossoneri with two goals in his last three league games, a turnaround that didn’t prevent Allegri’s side from collapsing, conceding third place to Roma and slipping to fifth place.