Boost for Lazio as Tottenham Pull Out of the Race for Ex-Barcelona Defender | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur don’t consider signing Sergi Dominguez a priority at the moment, which could pave the way for a transfer to Lazio.

Sergi Dominguez: From Barcelona to Dinamo Zagreb

The 21-year-old is a youth product of Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy. After rising through the club’s ranks, he found limited space at the senior level, so he was sold to Dinamo Zagreb last summer for a modest transfer of €1.2 million.

The young defender had a stellar first season in Croatia. He cemented himself as a regular starter, making 41 appearances across all competitions, contributing with two goals and four assists, and helping his employers win the domestic double.

Tottenham Make Way for Lazio in Domiguez Pursuit

Thanks to his exploits in Zagreb, Dominguez earned himself several suitors across Europe, and chief among them are Lazio and Tottenham.

But according to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, the Spurs are currently focused on recruiting two new central midfielders (they’re chasing Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes), so they aren’t planning to make a move for the Barcelona academy product. The North Londoners have already bolstered their backline by signing Marcos Senesi on a free transfer from Bournemouth.

What Lazio Need to Secure Dominguez

Tottenham’s stance will lend a hand to Lazio in their pursuit of Dominguez, whose price tag is estimated at €11-12 million. But as Pedulla notes, the Biancocelesti will have to raise transfer funds before making a concrete offer, especially after being restricted to a net-zero transfer market.

Lazio are on the cusp of selling Alessio Romagnoli to Al-Sadd and Ivan Provedel to Inter Milan, but Mario Gila’s departure is required to unlock Dominguez’s arrival. The 25-year-old already has an agreement in principle with Napoli, but a club-to-club accord remains missing.