Lottery: Sarri hopes to bring in a midfielder in January, with candidates including Fabian and Ilic

According to "Corriere dello Sport" reports, Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri hopes to introduce a high-level new midfielder in January next year.

Lazio was banned from signings this summer due to the club's financial problems, which affected the team's performance this season. However, before this Sunday, the Lazio club can submit a new financial report to the regulatory agency. Once it passes the review, Lazio can lift the ban on signings during the winter transfer period. However, President Lotito has not increased capital for the club and has not signed new sponsors. Therefore, in the next transfer market, Lazio will pay more attention to financial balance, that is, all signing funds must come from selling existing players.

Sunderland hopes to introduce Lazio midfielder Guendouzi in the winter. In addition, Newcastle, Villa and other Premier League teams are also interested in Guendouzi this summer. Sarri hopes to retain core players like Guendouzi, but if the Premier League offers a higher offer, this may affect the Lazio club's decision-making.

At the same time, Sarri also made a request to Lazio coach Lotito, hoping to introduce a high-level midfielder in January next year. Rovera is currently undergoing surgery and Cataldi has a calf strain. Lazio only has Vecino and Belayane in this position. "Corriere dello Sport" pointed out that Bologna's Fabian is the perfect choice, but Bologna is unwilling to let him go midway through the season. Recently, Sarri also reconsidered Turin's Ilic, but the player is currently injured.

In addition to the midfielder, Lazio is preparing to sign veteran Insigne on the front line. The two parties reached an agreement this summer, but were unable to sign due to the transfer ban. Once Lazio lifts the ban, Insigne will immediately go through the transfer procedures and join the team.

It is worth mentioning that Serie A stipulates that after the end of January next year, the total salary expenditure of each Serie A club will be reduced from the current maximum of 80% of the club's revenue to only 70%. Therefore, if Lazio does not want to be subject to new restrictions, it must sign in January and cannot continue to wait.

However, there are exceptions. Serie A officially agrees that the transfer fees and salaries of U23 players will not be calculated into the club's total expenditure limit, so it will be easier to meet financial requirements if U23 players are introduced. For Lazio, this is also an avenue that can be tried, but only if a club with suitable U23 players is willing to sell. After the announcement of this regulation in Serie A, future transfer fees for U23 players will definitely increase further.

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