Lazio ‘join’ Bournemouth and Brighton in race for Colombian defender | OneFootball

Il Corriere dello Sport reports that Lazio have joined the chase for Atlético Nacional centre-back Neider Parra, with Premier League interest also in play.

The report names Brighton and Bournemouth among possible destinations, along with Bologna, Genk, PSV Eindhoven and OGC Nice.

Parra, 21, came through the Colombian champions’ ranks and became a first-team regular at the start of the year. He has made 16 appearances in all competitions this season, providing two assists. He is viewed as one of the country’s standout emerging centre-backs.

His deal with Atlético Nacional runs until summer 2028.

Even so, a move in this position does not appear a priority for Lazio. The club reshaped their defence in the summer after parting with Mario Gila, Alessio Romagnoli and Samuel Gigot.

Danilho Doekhi, Josip Sutalo and Diogo Leite arrived to join Oliver Provstgaard, giving Gennaro Gattuso four trusted options for two places. The Aquile also have promising centre-backs Felipe Bordon, 21, and his brother Ricardo Bordon, 19.

Source: The Laziali

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