Lazio Reject Latest Bournemouth Offer for Mandas as Serie a Suitor Emerges | OneFootball

Bournemouth have thus failed in their attempts to keep Christos Mandas, but Fiorentina could try to sign the Lazio goalkeeper.

The Background

After being left out on the bench during the first half of the season, the Greek shot-stopper sealed a loan move to the Vitality Stadium in January. However, he found himself in a similar spot, with Andoni Iraola exclusively relying on Djodje Petrovic.

Lazio Refuse to Loan Christos Mandas to Bournemouth Again

Although he didn’t make a single appearance for the club, Bournemouth were hoping to give him another chance, but without exercising their option to buy him for €17.5 million. According to English journalist Ben Jacobs, the Cherries proposed a new loan, but Lazio are not open to this solution.

Fiorentina Could Enter the Fray for Mandas

Jacobs’ reporting aligns with Gianluca Di Marzio’s latest update. The Italian journalist (via La Lazio Siamo Noi) claims that Fiorentina could turn to Mandas should David De Gea end up leaving the Tuscan club.

New Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso is planning to hand the Greek goalkeeper a starting role after giving the green light for Provedel’s imminent transfer to Inter Milan. However, the Lazio management are reportedly willing to entertain offers for Mandas, as his sale would generate comprehensive capital gains, boosting the club’s dire finances.

If the Greek international is to leave Formello once more, 21-year-old Edoardo Motta, who impressed in the final months of the season, could be handed the No.1 role.