Lazio ‘to line up’ two Swedish wingers as Gudmundsson deal stalls | OneFootball

Lazio’s pursuit of Albert Gudmundsson is at risk of collapsing, so the club are keeping two Swedish winger options open before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

La Lazio Siamo Noi reports the move has hit a snag, not a collapse, and also links Isak Bjerkebo and Montader Madjed. Meanwhile, Damiano Er Faina claims the clubs have an agreement, but Lazio are hesitating as Gennaro Gattuso prefers a different profile.

Gudmundsson, of Fiorentina, emerged over the weekend on a loan with an option to buy for a total of 15 million. Mainly a second striker, he has also worked wide, chiefly as an inverted left winger.

Sporting director Angelo Fabiani is pushing exits. Matteo Cancellieri, on an expiring deal, could go to free a slot, Boulaye Dia may depart, and Gattuso has confirmed Petar Ratkov’s imminent exit, presumably to Levante. The club still seek one more attacker after Andrea Pinamonti arrived last week.

Bjerkebo, 23, has had a standout 2026 with Sirius, 13 goals and five assists in 18 games. Under contract until December 2029, he is valued at about 3.5 million. Right-footed, he often operates from the left.

Madjed, 21, has been at Hammarby since 2022. Born and raised in Sweden, he played youth football for the nation, then chose Iraq at senior level, earning four caps since 2024. Left-footed and usually on the right, he is valued at about 3.5 million, with a deal running to late 2028.

Source: The Laziali

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