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Lazio are still considering making one or more additions to their squad, with Mauro Icardi and David Alaba on their shortlist.

Lazio Director Hints at Free Transfers

While the transfer market in Italy closed on Tuesday evening, Serie A clubs can still sign unattached players on free transfers. On Thursday, Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani admitted that Patric and Luca Pellegrini were left out of the Serie A squad list to make room for potential new arrivals, raising speculation over the identities of the club’s targets.

Mauro Icardi Remains a Possibility for Lazio

According to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), the Italian capital club is tracking three experienced players for three different departments. The first name on the list is Icardi, whose agent has already confirmed talks with Lazio’s Fabiani. The Argentine striker is said to be biding his time to reflect on his options, as he plans to make the best ‘lifestyle’ choice.

Mauro Icardi (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Lazio have already signed a new striker in the form of Andrea Pinamonti, but they offloaded three: Petar Ratkov, Boulaye Dia, and Gabriele Artistico. Therefore, many feel Gennaro Gattuso needs another centre-forward at his disposal, or he’ll have to rely on the versatile Tijjani Noslin and Albert Gudmundsson.

Lazio Consider Replacing Romagnoli With David Alaba

After selling Alessio Romagnoli to Al-Sadd, Lazio could do with another defender, especially with the injured Patric considered indefinitely unavailable. The Roman newspaper thus reveals interest in Alaba, who left Real Madrid after five years of service. The Austria captain is a left-footed defender capable of filling various roles, so he would be an important addition to the squad.

However, the source admits that signing the 34-year-old remains a complicated task, not to mention the player’s woeful injury record in recent years.

Marcelo Brozovic Also on Lazio Watchlist

Finally, Lazio are reportedly contemplating a move for Marcelo Brozovic. The Croatian spent eight years at Inter Milan, cementing himself as arguably the best deep-lying playmaker at the end of his run. He then signed for Al-Nassr in 2023. After three years in the Saudi Pro League, the 33-year-old is ready to return to Europe.

The Biancocelesti already have a reliable Regista in Nicolò Rovella, but his recurring injuries are causing concern among the Laziali.