Exclusive: €20m striker Keita wants to leave, Juve and Monaco interested
What is the situation with Lazio talent Keita Balde Diao?
His explosion this season has been one of the big surprises of Lazio’s campaign, the Aquile sneaking into fourth place partly thanks to the Spanish-Senegalese talent.
He’s come a long way since arguing with the Capitoline side this summer, and could now play a starring role with Simone Inzaghi’s side as they prepare to face rivals Roma this weekend.
Correspondent Fabrizio Romano claims that Lazio really want to keep their man, despite the summer bickering between the two sides, which eventually saw a statement being released viciously attacking the striker.
Moreover, Keita’s deal expires in June 2018, meaning that time is running out for the Aquile to at least make a profit on someone who really doesn’t want to stay.
Juventus and AS Monaco are known to be fascinated, the Ligue 1 side having already begun the chase for its man. Lotito has, however, said that he won’t negotiate for anything below €20 million.
Otherwise, Lazio want to bring in Jonathan Cafu of Ludogorets, a player they’ve watched on numerous occasions. Among his feats, the 25-year-old counts scoring against Arsenal in this edition of the Champions League.
