Lazio Focusing On Leandro Paredes As Mildfielder Recjects Galatasaray Offer

• Lazio Monitoring PSG Outcast Leandro Paredes As Midfielder Rejects Galatasaray Offer.

Lazio haven’t given up their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Leandro Paredes, who remains the Italian club’s top target for the summer, reports Gianluca Di Marzio.

The Argentine World Cup winner has returned to the French capital after an underwhelming loan spell at Juventus last season, but he is understood to be not in the plans of Luis Enrique.

Having signed Manuel Ugarte and Cher Ndour as midfield reinforcements, PSG are looking to get Paredes off their books.

Turkish giants Galatasaray have approached the former Zenit St Petersburg star over a possible transfer, but he has turned down their advances, thereby handing Lazio a huge advantage in the transfer race.

The Biancocelesti have been in contact with the player’s side but are yet to step up talks with PSG.

The Ligue 1 champions demand around €5 million for Paredes, but he could be available for a slightly lesser fee since PSG are keen on selling him this summer.

Maurizio Sarri is eyeing reinforcements on all fronts given that Lazio are set to play in the Champions League after finishing second in Serie A last season.

The need for a new high-profile midfielder has increased following the departure of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to Al Hilal.

Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinksi turns out to be a top target, however, Lazio are also keeping track of Galatasaray midfielder Lucas Torreira.

Sarri always has a soft spot for a deep-lying playmaker who he cites as essential for his system.

Paredes fits the bill and can challenge Danilo Cataldi for a place in Lazio’s starting eleven.

Moreover, the 29-year-old will bring his World Cup experience to the table and can be pivotal in the Biancocelesti’s venture in the UCL next season.

Lazio are on the verge of completing a move for Argentine striker Valentin Castellanos as their first signing of the summer.