After earning a cameo in the Coppa Italia defeat to Mantova, Davide Frattesi is expected to make his full Lazio debut against Bologna.
The Biancocelesti travelled to Emilia-Romagna for their first match of the Serie A campaign. The contest will take place on Monday, 18:30 local time. Gennaro Gattuso's squad has been boosted by the returns of Alessio Romagnoli, Gustav Isaksen, and Nuno Tavares, while Danilo Cataldi, Samuel Gigot, Patric, and new signing Josip Sutalo are unavailable.
According to the most reliable sources in the Italian media, Frattesi will earn his first start, dropping Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to the bench. The Nigerian was arguably the best of a poor bunch against Mantova, but he will be the one to make way, as Gattuso is unlikely to chop Kenneth Taylor at this early stage of the season, despite his unconvincing summer displays.
Nicolo Rovella is the only natural option for the Regista role, while the backline should remain intact, with Adam Marusic, Danilho Doekhi, Oliver Provstgaard, and Alfonso Pedraza starting in front of Christos Mandas.
According to La Lazio Siamo Noi, Matteo Cancellieri will keep his place in the attacking trident alongside Boulaye Dia and Mattia Zaccagni. On the other hand, Sky Sport Italia believes Tijjani Noslin will replace the Italian winger on the right flank.

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Lazio have reportedly secured the services of Croatian defender Josip Sutalo after reaching a full accord with Ajax.
This has been an eventful day for the Biancocelesti, who were supposed to complete the signing of Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng on a free transfer, but the deal has been called off due to a failed medical. But while Claudio Lotito and Angelo Fabiani are back to square one on the attacking front, they have apparently solved their defensive dilemma.
According to multiple sources in the Italian media, including Gianluca Di Marzio, Fabrizio Romano, and Damiano Er Faina, Lazio and Ajax have reached a final agreement on Sutalo's transfer. The 26-year-old will join the Italian capital side on an initial loan for €3 million with an option to buy set at €7.5 million, while the Amsterdam-based giants would receive a 10% cut in case of a future resale.
Sutalo is a Dynamo Zagreb youth product who climbed his way up the ranks to become a stalwart for both club and country. In 2023, he earned a €20 million move to Ajax and went on to make 108 appearances for the Dutch club.
The Croatian international will join a centre-back department that includes Oliver Provstgaard and fellow new signing Danilho Doekhi, while Alessio Romagnoli's fate remains undecided, and Patric and Samuel Gigot are dealing with career-threatening long-term injuries.

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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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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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A new chapter in the Alessio Romagnoli saga has begun, as Al-Sadd and Lazio resume their negotiations in the hopes of resurrecting the deal.
The seven-month soap opera has already witnessed a plethora of twists and turns. At the start of the summer, the two clubs had an agreement on a €3 million transfer, while the defender was prepared to sign a three-year contract with a €6 million salary. But in recent days, it was reported that the operation collapsed due to the situation in the Middle East.
With the state of Qatar imposing restrictions on monetary transactions, Al-Sadd requested that the payment be delayed until January. However, the cash-strapped Lazio refused, instead reinstating the player into Gennaro Gattuso's squad.
According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Romagnoli's transfer to Al-Sadd hasn't been entirely ruled out, as the Qatari champions are still seeking a solution. As the Roman newspaper explains, the club launched a new attempt this week, reopening talks with Lazio.
Al Sadd have reportedly made a new payment proposal on Tuesday, with the Aquile sending a counter-offer on Wednesday. Therefore, it remains to be seen whether the two parties can reach a compromise that would put an end to this exhausting transfer saga.

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Football agent Enzo Raiola insisted Alessio Romagnoli will not be reinstated at Lazio, while explaining why the transfer to Al-Sadd hit a snag.
Last month, the Biancocelesti agreed to sell the defender to the Qatari giants for €3 million, seemingly ending a soap opera that began in January. However, the saga witnessed another unsavory chapter that saw the player stuck in Rome after encountering unforeseen bureaucratic hurdles.
In his interview with Chiamarsibomber.com, Raiola detailed all the stumbling blocks that have been derailing his client’s move to the Middle East, beginning with the death of the former Emir of Qatar, to the ongoing unrest in the region, which has blocked all transactions related to sports.
First and foremost, the negotiations have slowed down following the death of the former Emir, after which a period of national mourning was declared across the country. On top of that, there is the issue of the war: recently, an oil well in Qatar was attacked. As a result, the ministry responsible for overseeing sport has decided to allocate its resources primarily towards defence, considering it a higher priority than football. Consequently, football has temporarily taken a back seat. The ministry is responsible for providing the budget to be invested in the transfer market, but that step has not yet been taken. As a result, Qatari clubs are currently unable to reach agreements with other clubs. For now, everyone is waiting for the ministry to release the transfer budget.
Raiola thus insists that Al-Sadd still intend to buy Romagnoli, so it remains to be seen if the two clubs can find a way around this plaguing issue.

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While his departure has already been confirmed, Alessio Romagnoli remains a Lazio player in name, as he has yet to sign for Al-Sadd.
The 31-year-old has been trying to push his way out of his beloved club since January, as his relationship with Lazio patron Claudio Lotito hit rock bottom, mainly due to broken promises over a pay raise. The defender was on the cusp of signing for Al-Sadd in the winter, but the talks collapsed at the eleventh hour.
Nevertheless, the Qatari champions kept their promise by launching a new attempt in the summer, and have seemingly reached the finish line. Several reliable sources in the Italian press have described the operation as a ‘done deal‘, with Lazio agreeing to sell Romagnoli for €3 million.
The centre-back even confirmed the move with a video message to the supporters that was displayed during the grand Anti-Lotito demonstration organized on July 2. And yet, the former AC Milan captain is still lingering in Rome.
According to Il Corriere dello Sport and La Lazio Siamo Noi, Romagnoli was initially expected in Doha by July 5, but his arrival was delayed, as the two parties were said to be ironing out the final details in the player’s contract. Al-Sadd were also busy appointing Razvan Lucescu as their new head coach, replacing the departing Roberto Mancini.

Lazio may have secured Danilho Doekhi’s services, but they remain determined to recruit young Spanish defender Sergi Dominguez.
Last week, the Aquile announced Mario Gila’s departure to AC Milan, while Alessio Romagnoli confirmed he’s leaving the club ahead of an imminent switch to Al-Sadd. After losing their two most reliable centre-backs, Lazio are apparently planning to replace them with two new acquisitions.
So despite reaching an agreement with Dutch free agent Doekhi, the club continues to pursue Dominguez, who has been Angelo Fabiani’s top target for the past month or so. The Lazio sporting director returned from Croatia empty-handed after failing to convince Dinamo Zagreb to loan him out for €3 million with an obligation to buy for €8.5 million, but he’s expected to try again.
According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, the Biancocelesti will launch a new onslaught for the 21-year-old defender in the coming days. Dinamo Zagreb are holding out for €15 million, and Lazio believe they’ll be able to satisfy their demands one way or the other.
The youngster rose through the ranks of Barcelona, who sold him to the Croatian champions last summer, but retained a 20% sell-on fee in case of a future resale. Dominguez enjoyed a splendid first season in Zagreb, playing an instrumental role in the club’s double domestic triumph.

Lazio are making important strides in their negotiations with Dutch defender Danilho Doekhi, but they also plan to resume Sergi Dominguez talks.
On Sunday, Italian journalist Matteo Moretto revealed that the Biancocelesti opened talks with the 28-year-old, who has become a free agent after seeing out his contract with Union Berlin.
A few hours later, transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano doubled down on the story, revealing that the two parties are making progress in their negotiations, and claiming that Lazio are confident about sealing the deal 'very soon'.
Reliable Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla confirms that Doekhi could indeed join the Italian capital side, and might not be the only defender to arrive at Formello this summer. After all, Lazio sold Mario Gila to AC Milan, while Alessio Romagnoli is finalizing his transfer to Al-Sadd, so two new signings might be required to fill in for the departing duo.
As Pedulla explains, Lazio remain **** bent on recruiting Sergi Dominguez, who is still their priority target. Although the club's sporting director Angelo Fabiani couldn't reach an agreement with Dinamo Zagreb during last week's trip to Croatia, the source insists that the Aquile remain optimistic on this front, despite reports claiming that talks have collapsed.

Lazio have reportedly been offered the services of their long-time target Jacopo Fazzini, who is coming off a challenging campaign at Fiorentina.
The 23-year-old was considered among the most exciting up-and-coming youngsters in Italian football when he was still making his first strides in Serie A. The Biancocelesti tried to acquire him on several occasions in the past, including January 2025 when they ended up buying Reda Belahyane from ***** as Verona.
While Lazio were never able to strike a deal with Empoli for Fazzini, the Azzurri ended up selling the player to their Tuscan rivals, Fiorentina, in the summer of 2025 for €10 million. But with the Viola enduring a torrid campaign, especially in the first half under Stefano Pioli, the midfielder struggled to perform at the Artemio Franchi, only contributing with one ***** ist in 32 appearances in all competitions.
According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, Fazzini was offered to Lazio a few days ago. Gennaro Gattuso could do with a midfielder capable of playing in a more advanced role in his projected 4-2-3-1 formation, especially after missing out on Bayern Munich youngster Jonathan Asp Jensen.
But as the source explains, the Aquile's interest in Fazzini has dwindled, as they now have other priorities on the market, especially in the backline, where they must replace Alessio Romagnoli and Mario Gila.

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.

Brighton centre-back Diego Coppola won't be signing for Lazio this summer, but will instead rejoin Paris FC.
The Biancocelesti have agreed to sell Alessio Romagnoli to Al-Sadd and Mario Gila to AC Milan. Therefore, they must buy at least one new centre-back to join Oliver Provstgaard, Patric and Samuel Gigot in the defensive department.
Over the past few weeks, Coppola was one of the main names on Lazio's shortlist, and he was said to be keen to reunite with his former national team coach, Gennaro Gattuso. The 22-year-old has been a target for the Aquile since his days at **** as Verona. Last summer, he signed for Brighton on a £10 million deal, but it didn't pan out as planned.
After struggling to adapt to his new surroundings, the Italian international spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Paris FC, where he managed to establish himself as a regular starter.
According to Sportitalia journalist Gianluigi Longari, the French capital club has secured an agreement with Brighton for Coppola's permanent transfer, thus closing the door on a potential move to Lazio.

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.

Lazio are planning to sign at least one new centre-back this summer, and the top priority remains Sergi Dominguez.
The Biancocelesti have reportedly agreed to sell Alessio Romagnoli to Al-Sadd, while Napoli and Atalanta are vying for Mario Gila’s signature. These two potential departures will spark a defensive revamp at Formello. While the left-footed Oliver Provstgaard is expected to step into a starting role, the management still has to recruit a right-footed defender.
While some reports have identified Brighton’s Diego Coppola as the most plausible target due to his affordable cost, Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla insists that Dominguez remains the ultimate target. The 21-year-old is a Spanish defender who rose through Barcelona’s ranks before signing for Dinamo Zagreb last summer.
Dominguez immediately established himself as a protagonist at the back for the Croatian giants, helping them clinch the domestic double last season. His price tag has thus exceeded €10 million. While Lazio no longer have to worry about Tottenham Hotspur, who pulled out of the race, other Premier League clubs could enter the fray.
Pedulla insists the Biancocelesti won’t be able to make a move for Dominguez before cashing in on Gila. After all, they have been restricted to a net-zero transfer campaign, so they can only raise funds by selling players.

Lazio defender Mario Gila has reportedly asked the management to sell him amid keen interest from Napoli.
The Biancocelesti are preparing to sell Alessio Romagnoli to Al-Sadd, while Ivan Provedel is pushing to join Inter Milan. Therefore, Gila’s exit would truly mark the end of an era for Lazio’s backline. Like his two teammates, the Spaniard’s contract will expire in 2027, so this summer represents the club’s last chance to make a significant profit by cashing in on his services.
While there have been conflicting reports regarding the hierarchy’s intention and Gennaro Gattuso’s role, Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla insists that Gila has already reiterated his desire to leave the club this summer, and that the new head coach has resigned to the decision.
Gila has been linked with several clubs over the past few months, but Napoli have emerged as the frontrunners in the race, especially after reaching an agreement with Massimiliano Allegri, who had already plotted to bring him to AC Milan before his sacking at the end of the season.
Previous reports had indicated that Lazio president Claudio Lotito had set his asking price at €25-30 million. However, the Aquile will have to split the transfer fee with the player’s former employers, Real Madrid, who have a 50% sell-on fee.