Lazio Still Keen to Sell Celtic Target Despite ‘Complicated’ Negotiations | OneFootball

Matteo Cancellieri has become a conundrum for Lazio, especially with his move to Celtic becoming increasingly unlikely.

The Background

The Biancocelesti started the summer with several players running on expiring contracts. However, they have already cashed in on Ivan Provedel and Mario Gila, while Alessio Romagnoli and Luca Pellegrini could follow suit. On the contrary, Danilo Cataldi could soon sign an extension.

As for Cancellieri, he has been placed on the transfer list, as his management believes it is the right time to part ways with the winger who joined the club in 2022 but has yet to fulfil his early career promise.

Matteo Cancellieri to Celtic is a ‘Complicated’ Affair

In recent weeks, Celtic emerged as the reported frontrunners in the race for the Roman, while West Ham United were said to be behind the reigning Scottish champions. But according to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Cancellieri’s move to Glasgow has become more and more ‘complicated ‘, leaving the Aquile in a tough spot.

Why Cancellieri is Considered Redundant

As the source explains, Lazio still prefer to cash in on the player, even though Gustav Isaksen’s current absence could give Gennaro Gattuso second thoughts. The Lazio boss expects to have the Danish winger at his disposal in the coming weeks, as he continues to recover from a groin surgery, while the versatile Tijjani Noslin is being tested on the right wing.

Cancellieri’s Options

With the winger’s contract expiring in June 2027, this could be Lazio’s last chance to cash in on Cancellieri, so the hierarchy is still hoping to find a solution before the end of the summer. In addition to Celtic and West Ham, the Italian player was also linked with Fiorentina and Olympiacos earlier in the summer, so it remains to be seen whether any of these tracks will materialize this month.