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Atalanta Overtakes Napoli for Lazio Star Gila
29 Jun
Summary
- Atalanta makes €20M+ offer, challenging Napoli for defender Mario Gila.
- Napoli agreed terms with Gila but not Lazio, offering players.
- Brighton also interested as Lazio eyes defender Diego Coppola.
Atalanta is reportedly making a significant move to sign Lazio defender Mario Gila, potentially overtaking Napoli in the transfer race. The Italian club has placed an offer exceeding €20 million for the 25-year-old centre-back. Gila has just one year remaining on his contract, and Lazio has set his asking price between €25-30 million, also needing to account for Real Madrid's 50% sell-on clause.
Napoli was the first club to make a concrete offer, having agreed on personal terms with the player. However, they have not yet convinced Lazio's management, despite suggesting the inclusion of players like Lorenzo Lucca or Rafa Marin. Atalanta's interest stems from a tactical shift to a 4-3-3 system, requiring a back-four specialist, and the recent injury to defender Isak Hien.
Brighton has also expressed interest in Gila. This comes as the English club looks to strengthen its defence, having already sold Jan Paul van Hecke and possibly offloading Diego Coppola. Coppola, who struggled at Brighton, has reportedly surfaced as a target for Lazio.
