Lazio Held Talks With Leeds United Star but Must Make Room in Squad | OneFootball

Lazio have reportedly opened talks to sign Leeds United left-back Junior Firpo on a free transfer, but they must first offload one of their current players.

Junior Firpo Offered to Lazio

Il Corriere dello Sport confirms recent reports that linked the Dominican star with the Biancocelesti. The 28-year-old’s contract with the Peacoks will expire next month, and he’s now set to leave Elland Road after playing an integral role in the club’s triumphant Championship campaign, contributing with four goals and 10 assists.

A First Meeting at Formello

According to the Roman newspaper, Firpo’s services have been offered to Lazio by his agents (First Agency), the same ones who represented Luis Alberto. The player’s representatives held a meeting with Lazio Sporting Director Angelo Fabiani last Thursday at Formello.

Lazio Must Offload Either Nuno Tavares or Luca Pellegrini

But as the source explains, the Aquile won’t be able to sign the former Real Betis and Barcelona man before making room for him in the squad. Hence, they will have to sell either Nuno Tavares or Luca Pellegrini, as they can’t have three players competing for the left-back slot.

These two players are currently on loan, but Lazio have the obligation to buy them from Arsenal and Juventus, respectively, at the end of the season.

Lazio in Race Against Time

However, the report believes the Biancocelesti must act swiftly and decisively if they intend to prevail in the race to sign Firpo, as the latter has several admirers in Europe, including Atletico Madrid and Milan, and is now free to join any club.