Revealed: Lazio’s plan to operate in January transfer window

How Lazio plan to operate in January, and what positions might they sign?

The Corriere note how the side posted record profits in 2024 and Lotito wants to get the club back on track, without giving up on signing new players to strengthen head coach Maurizio Sarri’s squad.

In the summer, the Biancocelesti failed to offload some deadwood but did manage to sell some players, such as Tchaouna and Casale, which added around €7 million to the coffers so far, with a salary saving of €2.5 million.

The reports claim that a pivotal moment will come at the end of November, when Covisoc (Commissione di Vigilanza sulle Società di Calcio Professionistiche), the supervisory committee for football in Italy, will reach a verdict to establish whether or not Lazio can operate freely in January, or only on a zero-balance basis.

If Lazio are able to sign players, the first priority will reportedly be at least one midfielder (including a mezzala to fit Sarri’s system). Additionally, the club may look to sign a new right-winger if Cancellieri departs and a potential backup for Provide if the Biancocelesti part ways with Mandas.

The newspaper conclude with two possible solutions to help strengthen the squad. Either Lazio sell players like Mandas and Gigot to fund new signings, or return to their tried-and-tested formula of loans with option/obligation to buy.