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Bournemouth Eye Lazio's Mandas: A Goalkeeping Gamble?
21 Jan
Summary
- Bournemouth seeks a loan for Mandas with a €20m-€22m purchase option.
- Lazio insists on an obligation to buy for Mandas' potential transfer.
- Nicola Leali is identified as a potential replacement for Mandas.
Lazio's goalkeeper, Christos Mandas, is reportedly a serious transfer target for Premier League club Bournemouth. The English side has submitted a concrete proposal for the Greek shot-stopper, aiming for a loan agreement that includes a purchase option valued between €20 million and €22 million. This indicates a high valuation of the player by Bournemouth.
However, Lazio's stance remains resolute; they are only prepared to sanction Mandas' departure if the deal includes a mandatory purchase clause. With Ivan Provedel firmly established as the first-choice goalkeeper, Lazio is open to cashing in on Mandas, but only on terms that reflect his potential and resale value.
Internally, Lazio is already exploring options to reinforce their goalkeeping department should Mandas leave. Nicola Leali, currently with Genoa, has been identified as a potential deputy for Provedel. Leali has been on Lazio's radar for some time and could become available following Genoa's acquisition of Justin Bijlow.
