Mauro Zarate Was Never Close To Joining Tottenham - Lazio President Claudio Lotito

Mauro Zarate's reported move to Tottenham was never on course to take off, claims Lazio chief Claudio Lotito.

On Tuesday reports in England claimed Claudio Lotito was in London dealing with Tottenham for Zarate.

However, Lotito claims that was nothing more than final day transfer market speculation.

"Was Zarate close to Tottenham? I will not speak about this. It would be useless," he told Calcionews24.com.

"Some time ago I said that Lazio would not be selling their champions, and Zarate did not leave.

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Try this at home! Here's all the combinations for Lazio's next line-ups!

As you can easily spot on the picture Lazio played against Auronzo Representatives (winning 10-0) and Ballardini tried up to three players in each role. Something never seen at Lazio. The squad has never been so vast, but the coach now undeniably has more than one option.

With Quadri and Artipoli leaving for Lega Pro side Pescina VdG and Tuia joining Monza, the squad members are now 31 even if Ballardini said that the ideal squad would be made up of 25 players and even if Ledesma, Pandev and De Silvestri confirmed their will of leaving the club, even after talking with the coach. My impression here is that they tend to feel a little bit over rated at Lazio where they established themselves as top players. Ledesma though is being impressive in these first days of pre-season training. The same can be said about Goran Pandev. Mauro Zarate instead looks a bit different. Longer hair and a different position for the Argentinean striker. Ballardini considers him as a second striker and decided to pitch him on the left in the 3-men line which would be composed of Foggia on the right, Mauri in the centre just behind the lone striker (Rocchi or Cruz?) and Mauro Matias would then act on the left flank, hopefully still providing the fans with his skills. He didn’t impress the crowd though at the reprisal. He didn’t score in his first friendly and even kicked a ball up in the sky after taking a free-kick during the training. Something that never happened with him before.

Rocchi in the meanwhile has declared he wants to hit 100-record goals in a Lazio shirt and told Pandev to stay because he wants to beat the duo Signori-Casiraghi's goals record.

Scaloni, as we said, should stay and he’s the joker in the squad during these days.

Stendardo wants to stay and he’s thinking to give Lotito back the 100 thousand euros he got after suing Lazio. His action would be intended to make the president forget about the past so that he could win back his trust and get a chance to play under Ballardini. You don’t buy truust, that’s for sure, but Stendardo’s attempt could be a good move. He turned down offers from Bari, Livorno and other two foreign teams in order to stay at Lazio.

Eliseu kept running all the time on the flank but sometimes he tends to lose his position. «That's why he comes from another kind of football. He has to get used to our football», insisted Ballardini. The new coach was also questioned about the arrival of a new central defender: «I cannot speak about new arrivals having 31 players in the squad! And if Lazio conceded too many goals last season, it wasn't only defence's fault. What I can say now is that we'll be ready for the 8th August». In the meanwhile Inter Milan flew to Los Angeles to get their pre-seaosn started. Ibrahimovic looks like he's to stay but who knows with all this transfer market madness. And last but not least if you wish you can carve your name in a Bird's Nest seat in Beijing before the Supercup is played. Beijing Yihai Auction Company announced yesterday that the auction will take place on 31st July and everyone who intend to join the auction should leave 10,000 euros deposit. Obviuously the proposal seems to be addressed mainly to sponsors...

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Lazio Plan Swoop For Porto Midfielder Mario Bolatti

The Biancocelesti have identified the Argentine as the ideal replacement for the outgoing Ledesma. Midfielder Cristian Ledesma has demanded to leave Lazio this summer and the Eternal City club have laid eyes on Porto central midfielder Mario Bolatti, according to reports in the Corriere dello Sport.

The 24-year-old spent the last six months on loan at Huracan and played a crucial role, along with new Palermo signing Javier Pastore, as the Argentine side narrowly missed out on the Clausura title.

The towering playmaker, renowned for his aerial ability and tough tackling, also netted five goals in 19 appearances for Los Quemeros.

Ledesma handed in a transfer request last month, along with Goran Pandev and Lorenzo De Silvestri, but Lazio President Claudio Lotito is expecting a bid in excess of €15million to release the Argentine playmaker.

Meanwhile, Lazio are also monitoring 21-year-old Boca Juniors defender Juan Forlin, who had a spell at Real Madrid in 2007, but the Aquile first need to part with Brazilian Emilson Cribari, who has been deemed surplus to requirements at the Olimpico. Read More..

Boca Juniors Midfielder Sebastian Battaglia Wants Lazio Move

The 28-year-old would like to try his luck with the Biancocelesti...

Boca Juniors midfielder Sebastian Battaglia has revealed that his preferred destination is Serie A outfit Lazio.

"They are talking about me in Italy? Well, for now there is nothing concrete," he said to the microphones of lalaziosiamonoi.

"I would like to come to Lazio, because it is a great team. I speak with my agent often and don't know how long I can wait."

However, the former Villarreal player did hint that his future could be settled very soon.

"Right now I'm on my vacation with my family - recharging the batteries. Tomorrow morning I return to Buenos Aires and will speak with my agent and find out any news."

Battaglia, as well as his team-mate Rodrigo Palacio have strongly been linked with another Serie A side in Genoa during the past few days. Read More..

Julio Cruz Admits He May Sign For Lazio Shortly

Julio Cruz is searching for a new club for next season, after being released by his now former club Inter, a little earlier in the summer.

The talented 34-year-old has a wealth of talent and experience at his disposal, meaning that he would be an ideal addition to almost any club in the Italian peninsula.

One club that has strongly been linked with him has been Lazio, and according to the latest reports, as well as the latest words from the player himself, this move may very well go through by the end of the week.

According to Sportsmediaset, there is an offer on the table for Cruz and his agent to consider. A two year deal worth around €2 million per season is what has been proposed at present, and it is expected that a decision will be made in the coming days.

In a recent interview, the striker briefly discussed these latest rumours surrounding his future.

“It is true, I could very well be a Lazio player by the end of the week,” Cruz stated.

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Valencia And Villarreal Join Carrizo Chase

Lazio's goalkeeper has no shortage of admirers after two more Spanish clubs registered their interest...

Valencia and Villarreal have joined Atletico Madrid in their quest to prise Juan Pablo Carrizo away from Lazio in the summer and prevent him from returning to Argentina.

The two Spanish clubs are both looking for a new goalkeeper and have identified the unsettled 25-year-old as a good option, as he looks set to leave the Roman outfit.

Carrizo has only been at Lazio for one season but he has been unable to get a regular place in the team and a number of reports have linked him with a move away from the capital this summer.

Atletico were rumoured to have made enquiries in April, but were told that they could only start talks if they were willing to speak about Maxi Rodriguez moving in the opposite direction.

River Plate have also been asked to be kept informed about the 'keepers movements, as they would be keen to take back the player that rose through their youth ranks, according to AS.

Villarreal, meanwhile, want competition for Diego Lopez, after Sebastian Viera revealed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season and they have already been linked with several custodians.

Valencia are unsure about Renan Brito, after he failed to impress in his first few months at the club, before picking up an injury and being kept out of the first team by veteran Cesar Sanchez. Read More..

Lazio Want Edgar Barreto - Reggina Director

The Biancocelesti are highly interested in signing the Paraguayan player from the already relegated side.

Down and out of Serie A, and into Serie B as Reggina become the first Serie A side to be relegated this season

Reggina Sporting director Gabriele Martino has admitted that Lazio and several other clubs are interested in midfielder Edgar Barreto as the transfer window approaches.

However, the Amaranto are not ready to sell Barreto on a co-ownership deal or on a loan transfer, as they will only accept a definite deal.

"It's not something new that Lazio like Barreto," explained the Reggina director to Lalaziosiamonoi.it. "I think that right now Lazio must solve the problems related to who will be the coach and then think about the future.

"I would say that the amount is around €7- or €8 million. This is an evaluation based also on the contacts we had with other clubs.

"The player is an important one and with us he has been doing well for the past two years."

The 24-year-old player has been at Reggina since 2007 following his move from NEC, and in two seasons he has collected 58 appearances and scored four goals.


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Iaquinta, Borrielo, Pastore, Di vaio close to Lazio..

Goran Pandev ends here. The road is mapped out, who knows how it will end the ballet but the final seems to have written. And the destination country as well: the Juventus. So, better think about the future. How many times has felt Delio Rossi said that "Lazio has a center of weight, we need to get a goal with a power." Here's the technical gap that Lazio must fill, regardless of who will be the future coach. Lotito has clear ideas: with these Pandev Lotito wants to ask Vincenzo Iaquinta. He is the object of the desires biancocelesti. Name it and dream at the moment.

But certainly there is that Iaquinta is on the market, so much so that Juve wants to monetize the transfer by sending the player abroad. Lotito, however, is a tough, history teaches him: remember the deal Oddo? And the negotiations leading to long dream could materialize. Among other things, Iaquinta earns 1.5 million salary that now fall under the parameters of Lazio. I have a dream, though. And another name is Marco Borriello: The Milan Ancelotti had a great sponsor. But the bench of Milan is set to change. Iaquinta or Borriello: near Zarate would show.

And then, after the dreams, the most workable slopes. One name on everyone: Marco Di Vaio. It is a story with loss by 'but', this. But Di Vaio in February said: "The Sydney is my home, but I am not new to Bologna." But the striker was already close to Lazio in 2007, then chose other roads Lotito. And yet ... and yet the Lazio Di Vaio is a business that can be achieved. Much will depend on the race salvation: if Bologna were demoted, despite the declarations of love, it would be really difficult to keep the current leading the championship. See him in a series B that fighting for the salvation marked 23 goals?

Of course, with Di Vaio on the technical design is different from the dream Iaquinta. But in any case the rossoblù is a first point, much more than it has Pandev. The summer of 2009, therefore, may represent a return to the past for Di Vaio. Lotito has explained: "The horses I like no return." But he himself for striker Roman made an exception: in 2007 made him a long time, then changed direction at Di Vaio and chose Genoa. Now the story may change. Fifteen years later won the Scudetto Primavera with Mimmo Caso bench and Alessandro Nesta as a companion. And twelve seasons after that assignment outright to Salernitana with Delio Rossi on the bench.

The dreams, certainties. And then all bets. This is hardly shocked: in all, the arrival of a year ago, Zarate was a bet. But with the eye along the business can be done. Lotito had the right idea a couple of months ago with Arnautovic, then flew away. But another couple of bets to be done there, all over Europe and South America. Eden Hazard and Javier Pastore, two names that are Formello home a lot '. Suffered clarify: we are not talking about real attackers, but two players in the talent and imagination and have nothing to envy to Pandev.

Hazard has 18 years last January 7. The Belgian, in November 2008 - still a minor - has already debuted in the national higher. It is considered one of the best young people in the world. Play in France in Lille, a company which has excellent relations Lotito after the event Lichtsteiner, bought from Lazio, without recourse to Article 17. It is a trequartista. And Pastore, talent from Huracan, which has opened a real auction internationally. I want to play Manchester United, says the Inter, Palermo him holding her. Lazio follows him for months, hoping to find another Zarate.


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Hypothesis of exchange Cribari-Budan. Follow Barreto, near Vargas

A clever center plane in the game and with good technique, an attacker capable of moving from first peak but also to back its scope to the role of trequartista. An ideal partner for Mauro Zarate, so bravo to open spaces but also to converse in the Strait.

RECOVERY: But the path leading to the name of Igor Budan, 28 years, the Croatian center Palermo, just five appearances in the championship. Budan had injured the knee in Europe last summer with Croatia. It 'just been recovered, might already be led by Ballardini on the bench Sunday during the game with Lazio.

EXCHANGE: It 'just an idea for now, as rumors bouncing from Palermo on Emilson Cribari. The Brazilian Central is considered out of Formello. Did not renew the contract, said to consider ended his round in biancoceleste. Carrozzieri disqualified, it could be a good alternative for Palermo. So the idea of an exchange between Cribri Budan and could be a useful solution to meet the technical needs of both companies, subject to the evaluations of cards and the formula of the operation.

BARRETO: Yesterday, meanwhile, came to the fore another name. Lotito has been informed on Paraguay Edgar Osvaldo Barreto, just demoted to Serie B with Reggina. Start. Foti and Martin have put on the market, but start at a rather high: 7-8 million euros for this card midfielder, 31 appearances and 2 goals in the championship, which will make 25 years in July and has gained a good experience with the NEC in Holland. Over the past two years has been made to appreciate in Reggio Calabria. Represents a level for the midfield.

VARGAS: Market turmoil, new entries from Argentina to the director of midfield Fabian Vargas, 29enne of Boca Juniors. Yesterday, he talked his manager: "There are great distances, I hope everything is completed within two weeks but still have not signed anything with the company biancoceleste". Lazio can not take a parameter zero, "but could get rid Vargas is very close to Boca and wants to define his farewell with the club to earn money, owes much to this society."


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Battaglia will going to Lazio

Lazio is a step from Sebastian Battaglia. From the site of Argentine "La Nacion". The Boca Juniors In no sails and make cash has already found the economic agreement with Siena for sale their forward Nicolas Viatrio. As for the business battle, still do not know the economic terms of the agreement. Read More..

Juve offers De Ceglie & Poulsen for Goran Pandev

Diego Milito gave the go-round of the waltz: Robert Acquafresca, just purchased a license from Genoa in the final that led to Inter is the Prince is Thiago Motta is suspended between Parma and Naples; Goran Pandev is courted by Juventus today and ask to be transferred to Lazio, Marko Arnautovic, the new Ibrahimovic, is a signature from Mourinho. The market has entered in vivo.

Coaches dominate the scene along with the attackers. Preziosi has in hand the destiny of Acquafresca, who do not play in Grifone where the post will be taken from Milito Floccari. There is an agreement with Parma on the basis of 7 million for ownership. But yesterday was the first person Aurelio De Laurentiis, who intends to Acquafresca by Donadoni. The young center forward of the Under-21 has requested a pause for reflection to see where more likely to express themselves. Parma, meanwhile, is trying to convince Milan to renew ownership of Paloschi. The moves on Juve attackers. Pandev, one year after the expiration with Lazio, is in pole position. The offer is Bianconeri ghiotta: 2 million and 600 thousand euros for 4 seasons.

But there is one that Lotito that would retain the player. Today for the Lazio is the day of truth. The President will meet with the 12 prosecutors of the Macedonian and 6 pm Delio Rossi. The summit with the coach will be decisive: either inside or outside. Or a new contract (two years) or other technology. With Pandev, however, is probably an arm of iron. He, in addition to Juve, counts on offers of Tottenham and Bayern Monaco. The Seville also be ready to take it using the article 17 of Fifa. In Turin await a signal: Blanc and Secco is ready to include assistance in one of De Ceglie, Almiron (Fiorentina by return) and Poulsen. Meanwhile Juve never loses sight Quagliarella next week and extend the contract of Vincenzo Iaquinta. At the end of the season will be on sale Trezeguet, who could return to France. While the bench for the president Cobolli Gigli you let go, "Ferrara could be our Guardiola.

But the odds go up Antonio Conte. Quagliarella remains vigilant on the Internet but to complete his attack, chose Marko Arnautovic, 20 years, Austrian Twente. There is an agreement with the Netherlands for 10 million and the player to a five-year 2 million (a rise) next week, possibly as soon as Monday, should get the signatures decisive. With the employment of Arnautovic, becomes less likely confirmation by Julio Cruz. Hernan Crespo, while it will in any case. Yesterday on Argentina has made the route Genoa, with the Fiorentina forward to offering the player a two-year contract. But Valdani confided to some of his friends who would respect the agreement year (with option for a second season) with the club by Della Valle.

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Lotito issues Pandev warning

Lazio chief Claudio Lotito has warned Goran Pandev that his career will disintegrate if he leaves Rome. Pandev has been a star for the Aquile over the last few seasons with a proven eye for goal. Of late the Macedonian international has been tipped to join Juventus and Inter, but Lotito thinks that move would be a mistake. “I have read that Pandev wants to leave and that his desire is not related to money,” Lotito told the Corriere dello Sport. “The club have no intention of selling him. If I were to give him honest advice I would say that players who have left Lazio in the past have done badly from a football point of view. “As a club we never put him on the market, but it does seem like he wants to leave, so we will see what happens.” Read More..

Lazio consider Camolese

Lazio are reportedly weighing up the pros and cons of replacing Delio Rossi with Torino Coach Giancarlo Camolese. Claudio Lotito, the Lazio President, is said to be frustrated with Rossi, who has been unable to make the Biancocelesti consistent this season. Lazio have played some of the best football in Serie A over the past nine months, but all too often go on three game losing streaks. The team's mercurial nature is highlighted all the more by last week's victory over Sampdoria in the Coppa Italia Final. According to several reports in the Italian Press, Rossi is set to meet Lotito by the end of this week to discuss his future. Camolese has emerged as a possible replacement for Rossi after impressing in his second stint on the Torino bench. The 48-year-old former midfielder, who played for Lazio between 1986 and 1988, took over from Walter Novellino on March 28. Since then he has helped the Granata out of the relegation zone, albeit by a single point, winning three of his seven games in charge. Read More..

Santiago Salcedo, Paraguayan striker

Santiago Salcedo, the Paraguayan striker Newell's Old Boys, like Lazio and Colo Colo of Chile. The interest in the club Lotito was revealed by the player, Fernando Hidalgo. But from what we learn from the Paraguayan press, the attacker would like the destination rather than a Chilean experience in Europe. "Playing at Colo Colo is a very important step for my career - says a la Tercera Salcedo - would be very nice to return to Chile where I've played with Cerro Porteno in a year. If the coach of Colo Colo. I recommended do not I know I never talked to him, I was trained to Velez, this is a good technician who likes to play an offensive cast like the one that pleases me. " Hidalgo would have asked for the transfer of the player about 6 million dollars. Salcedo to 27 years, has played in the past with the Cerro Porteño, with the Turks of Ankaraguku with FC Tokyo in Japan, with the Jaguares de Chiapas in Mexico and Argentina with Newells Old Boys and River Plate, which owns the his card Read More..

Diego Lugano for Defender and Vargas for midfielder

Two central defense, a midfielder and a striker: these are the main objectives of the Lazio market.
Ongoing negotiations with the Uruguayan Diego Lugano, on expiry of contract with the Turks of Fenerbahce. He would be ready for a contract of four years from one million euros per season. Like the Brazilian Miranda of San Paolo. Then the Colombian from Boca, Juniors Vargas, now biancocelesti await a response from Argentina to Pastore.

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Di Vaio and Bianchi Return to Lazio ?

In the latest lazio-mercato takes hours to the nomination of Marco Di Vaio, leading the championship. The striker from Bologna. Lazio in the viewfinder of another former Lazio striker, namely Rolando Bianchi. The tip of Turin is in the viewfinder of the leaders Lazio seeking a man of penalty area. If Pandev leave from Lazio, the name of Eden Hazard, eighteen Fantasista Belgian Lille, remains in the front row. All eyes will turn on the Parma midfielder Marigo, and the median of Miranda Portuguesa.

Today last workout of the week for the Lazio Delio Rossi who will grant his children three days of rest before the last league match against Juventus. Against the Bianconeri fail Pandev, disqualified, should return to midfield Brocchi. To assess the conditions Rocchi who has a shoulder problem.

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Serie A Preview: Siena - Lazio

Siena will look to edge closer to Serie A survival as they host an unpredictable Lazio side at the Franchi.

Kick-Off: Sunday, April 5, 15:00 CET
Stadio Artemio Franchi, Siena

Siena Closing In On Survival

Following some up and down form over the course of the season, Marco Giampaolo’s side currently find themselves just a couple of victories away from almost certain survival. After making his objectives clear from the start of the campaign the Robur coach would want nothing more than see out the achievement with a few rounds to spare. Catania have shown huge potential this term and with Serie A safety in the bag, the club will have added time to build for next season.

After last week's derby defeat away to Fiorentina, Siena will have felt they missed an opportunity after holding out the Viola for over an hour, only to concede in the final quarter of the game. The Bianconeri have lacked some cutting edge in front of goal this season, and this has contributed to such going astray. With a similar story costing the Robur in the reverse fixture against Lazio, coach Giampaolo will be looking to his strikers to inspire the side to victory.

A win on Sunday could put Siena ten points clear of the drop zone; a sign of another successful campaign under coach Giampaolo. With rumours of a possible summer move to Lazio the Robur coach will want his side to provide no favours for his possible future employers.

Aquilotti Hit Self-Destruct

After an impressive vein of form during early March, many were tipping Lazio to creep back into the hunt for a possible Champions League place. Unfortunately for Delio Rossi, his side have once again hit the self-destruct button after failing to overcome seemingly easier opposition in Chievo and Catania. Back-to-back defeats has caused uproar from patron Claudio Lotito who has threatened to make wholesale changes in the summer, if the squad do not react to their current slump.

Lazio have proved time and again this season to lack mental conviction when the opportunity to move up to the next level has presented itself. Despite coming under fire on numerous occasions this season, many have been quick this time not to lay blame on coach Delio Rossi. With key personnel such as Pandev, Rocchi, Foggia and Lichtsteiner often suffering from blips in form, the onus has been put firmly on the squad to turn things around.

Given the way the table is shaping up, the Biancocelesti can ill-afford to drop any more points against lower opposition. With his side now lying five points adrift of the Europe League places, Delio Rossi will be searching for an instant reaction from his men as they take to the road in search of a much-needed win. Failure to return home with the spoils on Sunday would signal another disappointing league campaign for the Aquilotti, who started so brightly back in September.

FORM GUIDE

Siena

22 March: Fiorentina 1-0 Siena
15 March: Siena 1-5 Milan
8 March: Catania 0-3 Siena
1 March: Siena 0-0 Genoa
21 February: Roma 1-0 Siena

Lazio

21 March: Catania 1-0 Lazio
15 March: Lazio 0-3 Chievo
8 March: Napoli 0-2 Lazio
3 March: Lazio 2-1 Juventus (Coppa Italia)
28 February: Lazio 2-0 Bologna

TEAM NEWS

Siena

Marco Giampaolo has few selection problems to contend with ahead of Sunday’s encounter. Gianluca Curci is still a doubt after having trained separately during the week with a slight knock.

Probable Starting XI (4-3-1-2): Curci; Del Grosso, Brandao, Portanova, Zuniga; Galloppa, Codrea, Vergassola, Kharja; Maccarone, Ghezzal

Lazio

Despite returning for action with Argentina midweek, Juan Pablo Carrizo is set to remain on the bench fuelling speculation about his future in Rome. Francelino Matuzalem is still in doubt after recently returning from injury whilst Ousmane Dabo is still out. Delio Rossi has given a second consecutive start to Cristian Manfredini out wide on the left.

Probable Starting XI (4-4-2): Muslera, Lichtsteiner, Siviglia, Cribari, Kolarov; Foggia, Ledesma, Brocchi, Manfredini; Pandev, Rocchi

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Massimo Maccarone put in a great performance in the reverse encounter back in November, but his inability to find the net ultimately cost Siena, as Lazio stole the game in the second period. Currently the most prolific marksman for the Robur this season, Big Mac will be hoping to inflict further misery on Lazio with some sharp finishing in front of the home support.

Pasquale Foggia has proved himself as an integral part of the Lazio side with a string of hearty performances over the past month. After earning a return to the Azzurri set-up in midweek, the Neapolitan will have been disappointed not to have featured in either of La Nazionale’s games against Montenegro and Ireland. Back into action for the Biancocelesti, Il Folletino will want to prove his true worth in his now untouchable starting position on the Lazio flank.

PREDICTION

With some fluctuating form in recent weeks, it is hard to predict which Lazio side will show up on the day. If Giampaolo’s side can get their noses in front first, than they could well hand the Roman side a third consecutive defeat. Given Lazio’s impressive form on the road this season, however, I feel Delio Rossi’s men will have what it takes to just edge the home side and take the spoils back to Rome.

Siena 1-2 Lazio


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Lazio To Swap Juan Pablo Carrizo For Atletico Madrid's Maxi Rodriguez – Report

The Biancocelesti hope they have found a quick way of getting rid of Carrizo as they could use him to trade for the winger...

Lazio could consider offloading want-away goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo to Atletico Madrid in a swap deal that will see Maxi Rodriguez head to Rome.

Il Corriere Dello Sport claims the Spanish giants are ready to trade with Claudio Lotito for the shot-stopper, however, the fiery chief wants the wide-player in return.

The report suggests Lazio are considering a swap deal with the Rojiblancos and the transfer could take off soon. Rodriguez's current deal expires in 2010, but the Madrid-based club have not moved to secure his services for the future as yet.

The Argentinean international has a €24million price tag but the Lazio chief is planning to bargain in order to land his man. This would likely involve using Carrizo as a pawn.

Lotito has already warned that players who moan and groan can walk. On Thursday the chief revealed he was ready to take harsh action against those who were unwilling to meet his demands.




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Lazio Hitman Rocchi: We Can Reach Our Objectives

Rocchi feels his side have what it takes to finish with a European place...

Lazio striker Tommaso Rocchi is confident his side will react to Claudio Lotito's demands and fulfil their objectives this season.

The club president was furious on Thursday, and threatened to punish severely those who went off on a tangent. Lotito is hoping his men come home with a Europa League place, and Rocchi believes it's possible as he eyes a final and action-packed sprint to the finish line.

"We are a good team and we are convinced that we can reach the objectives that we set ourselves at the start of the season," Rocchi told La Laziosiamonoi.it

"It's impossible to make any plans as we have to confront each game as it comes. However, we have to give our maximum in every match.

"There are still many games left to decide the league positions. It's up to us to have a grand final, and we have the potential to do it."

The Biancocelesti are currently ninth in Serie A with nine games remaining. Delio Rossi's men are away to Siena this weekend, and they will be hoping to bounce back from the loss to Catania last time out.



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Everyone At Lazio Must Perform – Siviglia

The Biancocelesti centre-back claims that the players must show their worth in the final stages of the campaign...

Lazio are in the midst of a disappointing run after losing to Catania and Chievo, but defender Sebastiano Siviglia is confident his side can do better in the last nine games of the season.

“Lately we have not done well, but now we are ready to go. Now, we have to play with more continuity,” he admitted to Calciomercato.

President Claudio Lotito recently stated that all of the players on Lazio will be subject to review and no one can consider themselves in a secure position.

“I agree fully with the president, we are all under consideration and we must give the best of ourselves. This year we’ve had too many ups-and-downs.”

The 36-year-old offered his opinion on why the club have struggled at times this season as they lie in ninth place in the standings.

“Perhaps we lack the maturity to know how to manage the positive moments. Hopefully a turning point will be in the [Rome] derby,” he concluded.



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