Lazio has shown interest in Abakar Sylla since last week, but Southampton has now taken action by submitting a formal bid. Lazio is monitoring the situation closely.

Lazio is working to strengthen their defense and is negotiating for Abakar Sylla, an Ivorian central defender born in 2002 from Strasbourg, a satellite club of Chelsea. The operation is linked to the negotiation for Cesare Casadei, with Lazio trying to close both deals, although it still appears quite complicated.

Lazio has shown interest in Abakar Sylla, a 22-year-old Ivorian left-footed central defender from Strasbourg, who is valued at 12 million euros. It was reported that his name appeared on Lazio's list of under-22 targets, which allows the club to register him without needing to sell other players. Standing at 1.88 meters tall, Sylla was identified as a potential acquisition after Lazio made inquiries about other young talents, such as Aaron Anselmino. The club's strategy reportedly focuses on targeting under-22 players to circumvent restrictions on player registrations.