Lazio Line Up Two Swedish Wingers as Gudmundsson Deal Stalls | OneFootball

Lazio have been working to recruit Albert Gudmundsson, but the deal risks collapsing, hence why the club is keeping two alternative tracks alive.

Lazio Working on Sales

With just over 24 hours separating us from Tuesday’s transfer deadline, Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani remains active on multiple fronts. The Biancocelesti are still hoping to offload Matteo Cancellieri, whose running on an expiring contract, as his departure would open up space for a new arrival.

One More Signing in Attack?

Boulaye Dia is another member of the attack who could depart, while Gennaro Gattuso has already confirmed Petar Ratkov’s imminent departure, presumably to Levante. Therefore, the management is looking to round off the market with another attacking addition following Andrea Pinamonti’s arrival last week.

Albert Gudmundsson’s Deal at Risk

Over the weekend, Fiorentina’s Gudmundsson emerged as a serious target for Lazio. The two clubs had reportedly agreed a loan move with an option to buy for a total of €15 million. But according to several sources in the Italian media, including La Lazio Siamo Noi, the operation has hit a snag, although it has yet to fully falter.

Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina confirms that the two clubs have an agreement in place, but Lazio remain hesitant to proceed, as Gattuso prefers a different profile. It should be noted that the Icelandic international is originally a second striker, but can also feature on the wings, chiefly as an inverted left winger.

Lazio Rekindle Interest in Isak Bjerkebo

La Lazio Siamo Noi is also reporting the club’s interest in two young wingers, starting with Isak Bjerkebo. The 23-year-old has been on Lazio’s radar since the start of the summer, and the source believes Fabiani could launch a late onslaught to secure his services.

The Swede has been enjoying a stellar 2026, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists in 18 appearances for his club Sirius, who have him under contract until December 2029. Transfermarkt estimates his value at €3.5 million.

Montader Madjed Also on Lazio Shortlist

The other name mentioned is Montader Madjed, a 21-year-old winger who has been at Hammarby since 2022. Like Bjerkebo, the youngster was born and raised in Sweden, representing the Scandinavian nation at the youth level. However, Madjed chose to play for his country of origin, Iraq, at the senior level, earning four international caps since making his debut in 2024.

Why Madjed Could Be More Suitable for Lazio

While Bjerkebo is a right-footed player who often plays on the left wing, Madjed is left-footed and thus prefers to play on the right, making him a more natural replacement for Cancellieri and a potential understudy for his compatriot Gustav Isaksen. His estimated value is also €3.5 million, and his contract is set to expire at the end of 2028.