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Lazio nears deal for Andrea Pinamonti as transfer activity intensifies
Lazio has reached an agreement with Sassuolo to sign striker Andrea Pinamonti. The deal is structured as a loan with an option to buy, with the total package estimated between €12 million and €14 million. Pinamonti, a 27-year-old forward, is expected to arrive in Rome within 48 hours for medical examinations and to sign a contract that could extend his stay significantly. This move fulfills a tactical requirement from manager Gennaro Gattuso for a mobile, modern center-forward.
In addition to the Pinamonti deal, Lazio is exploring the acquisition of RB Leipzig forward Conrad Harder on a loan basis with an option to buy. Harder faces competition from clubs like Leeds United and Galatasaray.
Separately, Italian defender Caleb Okoli is a target for several Serie A clubs, including Sassuolo, Cagliari, Torino, and Fiorentina. Okoli, currently with Leicester City, is sought by these teams primarily on loan, while Leicester reportedly prefers a permanent sale. Cagliari has already submitted an official bid consisting of a loan plus an option to buy.
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Andrea Pinamonti · Caleb Okoli · Claudio Lotito · Fabrizio Romano · Gennaro Gattuso · Lazio · Sassuolo · Sebastiano Esposito
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lazio president Lotito is prepared to increase the loan fee to 4 million euros.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sassuolo excluded Pinamonti from their match against Atalanta to avoid risks during transfer negotiations.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sassuolo is requesting an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Andrea Pinamonti has agreed to personal terms for a contract lasting until 2031.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lazio has offered a loan with an option to buy for a total package of 12 million euros.