Newcastle have once again returned to the market to secure the signature of the Nigerian star, but it could be a tough deal for the English club…
Serie A club Lazio have told Newcastle United and other admirers to forget about signing Nigeria international Fisayo Dele-Bashiru this summer, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Manchester City youth product have piqued the interest of top European clubs following his impressive pre-season form.
According to Il Messaggero, Maurizio Sarri has been increasingly impressed with the 24-year-old, particularly after his standout display against Burnley in pre-season.
Serie A: Dele-Bashiru Impresses Lazio Boss
The Super Eagles star showcased his all-round quality in the build-up to Matteo Cancellieri’s winner, where he won possession and threaded a sublime through ball to Pedro, who set up the decisive goal.
Sarri now appears ready to hand Dele-Bashiru a starting role in Lazio’s Serie A opener against Como, where he is expected to join Nicolò Rovella and Matteo Guendouzi in a three-man midfield.
The Super Eagles midfielder has impressed since completing a permanent switch from Hatayspor earlier this summer, with Lazio paying a combined €5.43 million to secure his services until 2028.
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Before Damien Comolli and Igli Tare joined the club’s technical structure, Serie A giants Juventus and AC Milan had also enquired about the Nigerian international.
Newcastle United later explored the possibility of bringing him back to England, but Lazio have made it clear he will not be sold in this transfer window.