Fulham will reportedly compete with Newcastle United to sign 29-year-old Italian defender Alessio Romagnoli from Lazio.
According to a report by Italian outlet Quotidiano Sportivo, Alessio Romagnoli is the subject of interest from Fulham. The Cottagers are in the market for a centre-back as they search for a long-term replacement for Tosin Adarabioyo. Meanwhile, the 29-year-old Lazio defender is also a target for Newcastle United.
The Alessio Romagnoli Story
Alessio Romagnoli has resurrected his stuttering career since joining Lazio from AC Milan in July 2022. A graduate of the AS Roma youth division, the Italian international rose to prominence during his stint with the Giallorossi. But his stock soared during his seven-year spell with AC Milan.
The 29-year-old served AC Milan as the club captain in his last few years at San Siro and won the Serie A title there. But his stock fell after Fikayo Tomori arrived from Chelsea. So, Romagnoli left AC Milan as a free agent in July 2022 and has featured regularly thus far. He has made 19 appearances thus far this season, chipping in with one assist.
The former Serie A-winning defender’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of many Premier League clubs. Recent reports linked Alessio Romagnoli with Newcastle United. But he is also a target for West London club Fulham.
Romagnoli in Demand in England
Newcastle United’s interest in Romagnoli stems from the lack of backup options in Eddie Howe’s squad. In addition, Dan Burn and Fabian Schar are on the wrong side of 30, thus necessitating the need for another centre-back. The Lazio defender has thus emerged as a viable target for Newcastle United.
As for Fulham, the Cottagers are sweating over the long-term future of Tosin Adarabioyo. The 26-year-old will likely leave the West London club as a free agent. Several centre-backs, including Trevoh Chalobah, have thus emerged on Fulham’s radar. But Alessio Romagnoli is also an option worth considering.
Lazio will have to battle hard to keep hold of the 29-year-old Serie A-winning defender. With Fulham and Newcastle United keen on bringing him to the Premier League, it will be interesting to see what the future has in store for Romagnoli.
