Lazio Transfer Market Focus Shifts to Midfield Reinforcement
Lazio’s tense season continues as Sarri calls for reinforcements and the club explore midfield options to address squad depth and stalled ambitions.
Andrea Locorotondo
Updated on 15 January 2026
Lazio Transfer Market Under Pressure
If there’s one club in Serie A that never feels calm, it’s Lazio. Tension has become part of daily life in Formello.
A chairman, Claudio Lotito, who’s always working to find the best deals and make the most money without spending a penny on purchases.
Maurizio Sarri, the manager, is no longer shy about speaking his mind. He expresses frustration with the club’s lack of support, especially since he has limited players to work with. He can’t operate miracles, but they ask him to do so.
They’re currently in eighth place in the table, 18 points behind the leaders, so it’s a pretty good position for a club that doesn’t always play well. And, if things carry on like this, even Europe seems miles away.
Sarri Pushes for Midfield Reinforcement
The main theme at the Biancocelesti has been Maurizio Sarri often finding himself in trouble with a short squad full of injuries since the transfer market was blocked in the summer.
Now that Toth is out of the picture, Fabiani, the sporting director, is reportedly considering one name above all others to fill the gap left by Guendouzi.
Rodrigo Mendoza of Elche is a 20-year-old Spanish midfielder who’s ‘owned’ by Pedraza, the Villarreal full-back who’s set to join in June.
Lazio aren’t the only ones who want him, and his contract runs out in 2028. His name’s well known in Spain.
He played for the Spanish youth teams up to the U21s, and then had 13 appearances and scored one goal in La Liga.He has also scored one goal and provided one assist in three appearances in the Copa del Rey.
Rodrigo Mendoza Emerges as Lazio Target
He’s an attacking midfielder, not a defender, and he’s valued at £20 million. The price tag is steep, but he’s got a ton of hype from some top clubs.
Rodrigo Mendoza is pushing hard to spread his wings elsewhere. It’s pretty obvious what President Lotito’s plan is.
Common sense after watching the way he operates would suggest that president Lotito is keen to make a few sales to get the Spaniard. Belahyane is in his sights, as he could reinvest the proceeds there, as well as Mattia Cancellieri.
Keep your eyes peeled for a potential transfer deal with Bologna for Fabbian, a name that Sarri has put forward.
Andrea Locorotondo
Andrea Locorotondo is an Italian sports journalist. He has been living in the UK since 2015 and he is accredited by the SJA and AIPS. In addition to his role as contributor for FootItalia, he has demonstrated his ability to effectively cover a range of positions in sports journalism. Former Sportitalia TV journalist back in 2014, he is currently employed as a data journalist for Opta and Sportsdata. He is the team leader of Italian commentators at GBVision. He collaborates with EA Sports and frequently appears as a guest on Italian radio and television shows, including RDS Serie A TV and La Fiera del Calcio, where he shares his insights as a Premier League expert.
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