Lazio look at Boca Juniors defender

Lazio are reportedly looking towards a potential January swoop for Boca Juniors defender Nicolas Valentini, which would send Mario Gila to Frosinone.

The Biancocelesti have been nowhere near as solid this season as last term, conceding 18 goals in 16 Serie A rounds, and are considering reinforcements to resolve the issue.

According to Calciomercato.com, the primary target is 22-year-old Boca Juniors central defender Valentini.

A product of the Boca academy, he started his career as a creative midfielder until he was moved into a deeper role.

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This means he is particularly adept at playing out from the back, something that Maurizio Sarri has always wanted from his centre-backs.

Valentini’s contract runs to December 2024 and the release clause is set at €10m, but Lazio hope to negotiate a discount for the January window, having already shown interest last summer.

In exchange, it is suggested that Mario Gila would be loaned to Frosinone, who are looking for a new defender.