Sporting knocked back by Lazio over defensive target | OneFootball

Sporting tried to secure the signing of Oliver Provstgaard to strengthen the heart of the defense, but Lazio are said to have rejected the offer made by the green-and-whites. The 22-year-old Danish center-back is considered untouchable by the Rome club.

According to The Laziali, the Italian officials have taken the defender off the market and have no intention of considering any new approaches for the player. At 1.94 meters tall and 89 kilos, Provstgaard has been gaining increasing importance in the first team’s plans.

Sporting’s interest comes at a time of major defensive rebuilding. After signing Ibrahima Ba from Famalicão and with Ousmane Diomande on the verge of leaving for Nottingham Forest, the Sporting setup remains alert to opportunities to strengthen the sector.

Lazio managed to balance the books with the transfer of Mario Gila to AC Milan, of Ruben Amorim, for around €30 million. As a result, the Italian club no longer has an immediate need to sell other players and has shut the door on the departure of the young Danish international.

The center-back initially signed until 2029, but recently renewed his deal until June 2031, and will now earn more than €1 million per season.

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