Man City & Arsenal Reportedly Join the Fray for Improving Lazio Midfielder | OneFootball

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is reportedly attracting the interest of several suitors between Italy and abroad.

The Background

The Nigerian rose through the ranks of Manchester City and then had a stint with Sheffield Wednesday before thriving in Turikiye with Hatayspor last season, which earned him a summer transfer to Lazio.

While he hasn’t locked himself a starting spot just yet, he is proving to be an important solution for Marco Baroni whether as a central midfielder or an attacking midfielder, and even deputized on the wings when required. The 24-year-old has been showing improvement with every fresh outing, and has seemingly earned himself some suitors, especially in the Premier League.

Arsenal & Man City Keeping Tabs on Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

According to 3 Added Minutes, Brighton and Juventus have already enquired about Dele-Bashiru in recent weeks and were told he’s not available. Nevertheless, Arsenal are also monitoring the Nigeria international closely and could decide to launch an onslaught to sign him in the summer, and the same goes for Man City who could be interested in bringing back their former player.

Would Lazio Consider a Sale

While it remains to be seen what the future will hold for Dele-Bashiru, his departure would certainly command a significant transfer fee, as Lazio would only sanction a sale that generates a large windfall. The midfielder has contributed with five goals and two assists in 22 appearances across all competitions this season.