Sporting knocked back by Lazio over defensive target | OneFootball

Sporting tried to secure the signing of Oliver Provstgaard to strengthen the heart of the defence, but Lazio are said to have rejected the offer made by the green-and-whites. The 22-year-old Danish centre-back is considered untouchable by the Roman 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. Standing at 1.94 metres and weighing 89 kilos, Provstgaard has been growing increasingly important among the first-team options.

Sporting’s interest comes at a time of major defensive rebuilding. After signing Ibrahima Ba from Famalicão and with Ousmane Diomande’s move to Nottingham Forest appearing imminent, the Sporting structure remains alert to opportunities to strengthen the sector.

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

Oliver ProvstgaardThe centre-back initially signed until 2029, but recently renewed his contract until June 2031 and will now earn more than €1 million per season.

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