Lazio’s pursuit of Mason Greenwood has come to an end, with the English player set to join Marseille instead. The French club’s offer was more substantial, both to Manchester United (€31.5 million total compared to Lazio’s €25 million) and to the player himself (€5.2 million per season versus Lazio’s offer of €3.5 million for five years).
Calciomercato report that this development has left Lazio searching for alternatives to bolster their attacking options. The club has already made four new signings this transfer window, with president Claudio Lotito claiming to have outspent Juventus so far. However, the team still needs to address gaps in their squad, particularly in the attacking midfielder and striker positions.
Lazio is now considering several options to replace the Greenwood deal. One name that has emerged is Armand Laurienté from Sassuolo, though this is currently just an interest to monitor. Other possibilities include Jake Clarke and Jobe Bellingham (brother of Real Madrid star Jude) from Sunderland, both of whom were previously targeted by Lazio.
Another potential target is Semih Kılıçsoy from Besiktas. The 19-year-old Turkish player could be a more cost-effective option, priced between €10-15 million, which is significantly less than the English alternatives. This could allow Lazio to allocate more funds towards securing a striker, with Barcelona’s Vitor Roque mentioned as a possibility.
The club’s management, including Lotito, sporting director Fabiani, and coach Baroni, are expected to meet after upcoming friendlies against Trapani and Triestina to define their transfer strategy. The end of Lazio’s training camp in Auronzo di Cadore on July 22 may mark a turning point in their transfer activities.
Lotito’s recent comments suggesting fans could fund transfers if they wanted certain players have sparked controversy among supporters. However, it’s clear that the club will need to rely on its own resources and strategic planning to strengthen the squad for the upcoming season.
