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Lazio Eyes Fabbian, Sarri Prefers Loftus-Cheek Instead

1/6/2026

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Lazio is pursuing Giovanni Fabbian as a midfield signing, but Maurizio Sarri, Lazio's head coach, doubts his fit for a box-to-box role.
Sarri prefers Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who previously played under him at Chelsea.
Bologna, Fabbian's current club, is preparing for his departure and will seek an attacking midfielder.
Lazio has recently received €30 million from West Ham for a player as the January transfer window opens.

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Story summary

Lazio is pursuing Giovanni Fabbian as a midfield signing, but Maurizio Sarri, Lazio's head coach, doubts his fit for a box-to-box role.
Sarri prefers Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who previously played under him at Chelsea.
Bologna, Fabbian's current club, is preparing for his departure and will seek an attacking midfielder.
Lazio has recently received €30 million from West Ham for a player as the January transfer window opens.