Lazio ‘to step up’ move for Andrea Pinamonti as talks intensify | OneFootball

Sky Sport Italia reports that Lazio met Andrea Pinamonti’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, in Rome on Friday, and have agreed personal terms with the 27-year-old.

Alfredo Pedullà claims club-to-club talks with Sassuolo have intensified in recent hours, with hope of a breakthrough within hours as the deadline approaches.

Lazio’s campaign began last Sunday with a Coppa Italia exit to Mantova, and Gennaro Gattuso has prioritised signing a striker, but none has arrived yet.

A move for Bamba Dieng collapsed after a knee issue emerged during his medical on Thursday. Mauro Icardi was not fully convinced by the project and chose to wait for other offers, so Pinamonti has returned to the forefront.

The deal under discussion is a loan with an option to buy, which would require a contract extension because his Sassuolo contract expires next June.

Earlier this week, Sassuolo head coach Alberto Aquilani said Pinamonti missed their Coppa Italia tie after asking to leave.

Source: The Laziali

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