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Lazio eye Lequi swoop

Argentine defender Matias Lequi is wanted by Lazio.

Argentine defender Matias Lequi is wanted by Lazio, who are hoping to tie up his signature.

The 23-year-old spent last season with Atletico Madrid on loan from River Plate and impressed greatly.

The Rojiblancos offered him a permanent deal, but the move collapsed and he is now looking for a new club.

A host of sides from around Europe have been alerted after it become known he was available.

Leading Spanish agent Paco Casal is brokering the move for Lequi, but Lazio are waiting for confirmation from the Italian league that they will allow the defender to sign after the window has closed.