The Laziali

Lazio centre-back Mario Gila reportedly has a host of suitors in the Premier League, including Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

The Background

The 25-year-old has been developing his skills in the Italian capital since making the move from Real Madrid in the summer of 2022. After initially struggling for playing time, the Barcelona native is now considered a stalwart at the back for Maurizio Sarri’s team, and has also been called up for the Spanish national team earlier this year.

Lazio Insisted on Keeping Mario Gila Last Summer

Last season, Gila was linked with several possible destinations, including a potential return to Real Madrid who have a 50% sell-on fee on a future sale. However, Lazio weren’t open to offloading any of their key players last summer after being hit with transfer ban that prevented them from signing replacements.

Nevertheless, the situation could change in the coming months, as the Biancocelesti management is confident about lifting the ban ahead of the January transfer window. Therefore, it remains to be seen if this could pave the way for a major sale to fund the market. If so, then Gila might be a candidate thanks to his growing number of admirers.

Tottenham & Several Other EPL Clubs Tracking Mario Gila

According to Caught Offside, Tottenham have added Gila to their January shortlist. The North Londoners could intensify their Serie A shopping, especially following the official return of former Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici to the club.

Nevertheless, the source insists that Lazio aren’t willing to negotiate a deal below €45 million. The same report also reveals interest from Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Brighton, and Everton.

Chelsea Join the Fray for Gila

Lazio winger Gustav Iskasen has more than one reason to accept a move to Tottenham Hotspur should the opportunity arise.

Spurs Changing Skins

Despite winning the Europa League, the North Londoners decided to sack Ange Postecoglou following a disastrous Premier League campaign that saw the club finish in a shocking 17th place. Thomas Frank was identified as the right replacement due to the formidable work he achieved at Brentford.

Gustav Iskasen on Tottenham Shortlist

According to La Lazio Siamo Noi, the Danish manager has placed his compatriot, Isaksen, on his shortlist for the right-winger slot. The source expects Spurs to sell Wilson Odobert before targeting a new player for the role, someone capable of offering a challenge for Brennan Johnson.

Hence, the Lazio star has been identified as one of the players on the shortlist.

As the report explains, it would be difficult for Isaksen to turn down the opportunity to join Frank’s revolution at Tottenham. The 51-year-old tactician had already tried to recruit the Denmark international last summer when he was still at Brentford, but the move didn’t materialise.

Lazio’s Asking Price

It should also be added that the 23-year-old’s girlfriend, Olivia Holdt, plays for Tottenham Women, a factor that can never be undermined. For their part, Lazio would like to keep the Danish winger who showed vast improvement this season, but they would be willing to accept offers in the region of €25-30 million.

Manchester City and Tottenham are reportedly keen to sign Lazio defender Mario Gila, who also has several other suitors.

The Background

The 24-year-old is a Real Madrid youth product who joined the Biancocelesti in the summer of 2022. While it took him some time to establish himself as a regular starter, the Spaniard has now emerged as one of the most coveted defenders in Europe. He’s being linked with a plethora of top clubs all across the Old Continent.

Man City & Spurs Keeping tabs on Mario Gila

According to CaughtOffside, Man City and Spurs are both determined to land the defender who is valued at €40-45 million. As the source explains, the Cityzens would like to unite Gila with his fellow Catalan Pep Guardiola who would help him take his game to a whole new level. On the other hand, the North Londoners are looking to add depth and quality to their shaky defence.

Real Madrid Have Upper Hand

The source also mentions interest from Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, while previous reports had linked Gila to Inter Milan and Juventus. Nevertheless, it should be noted that Real Madrid would have a significant advantage should they decide to enter the race. Los Merengues have a 50% sell-on fee, which would translate into a discount if they were to sign the player.

Blow for Marco Baroni

As for Marco Baroni, he can only hope to maintain the services of his key defender. However, the management might find it hard to resist lucrative offers, especially if the team fails to qualify for the Champions League next season. The Aquile currently sit in 7th place, trailing behind Bologna, Juventus and Roma in the Top Four race.

Lazio have reportedly been offered the services of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovanni Lo Celso, but have decided to turn down the opportunity.

The Biancocelesti have been very active on the market in the early going. They parted ways with key players like Ciro Immobile, Luis Alberto, Felipe Anderson and Daichi Kamada, and brought in Loum Tchaouna, Tijani Noslin, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Nuno Tavares. Nevertheless, Lazio’s market is far from over, as they’re still looking to enhance Marco Baroni’s squad with new arrivals.

But as La Repubblica (via LazioNews24) reports, the Italian capital side isn’t interested in Lo Celso despite his recent exploits in the Copa America final. The 28-year-old is a skillful attacking midfielder who has been on Spurs’ books since 2019.

Lazio Turned Down Giovanni Lo Celso

After spending 18 months on loan at Villarreal, the Argentine returned to North London last summer, but couldn’t carve himself a starting role at Ange Postecoglu’s court. With his contract expiring in 2025, Spurs are hellbent on selling him this summer to avoid losing his services for free next summer.