Brentford considering move for Lazio’s Matteo Cancellieri | OneFootball

Brentford are weighing up a concrete move for Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri, with the Premier League side stepping up their monitoring of the 23-year-old. According to Alfredo Pedullà, the Bees have identified the Italian international as a potential reinforcement and have already scouted him on several occasions this season.

Notably, Brentford’s representatives were in attendance at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday to monitor the winger during Lazio’s 2-2 draw against Fiorentina. Furthermore, the Premier League club is expected to send scouts once again this Sunday when Cancellieri makes his return to the Bentegodi Stadium to face his former side, Hellas Verona. This latest scouting mission is seen as a decisive step, with the report suggesting that an official offer could be presented shortly after the match.

Indeed, Cancellieri has enjoyed a resurgence at Lazio this season, managing to lock down a starting spot following the club’s recent transfer ban and injuries to other key players. While the Roman-born winger has previously spent time on loan at Empoli and Parma, he is now a core part of the Biancocelesti squad. However, Lazio do not consider him unsellable, and a significant bid from England could tempt the hierarchy to sanction a deal to fund their own pursuit of targets like Daniel Maldini.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN