Inter-Lazio, new contacts on the horizon; after concluding the business of Antonio Candreva, the two clubs may sit around the negotiating table once more before August 31 and the topic of conversation will be biancocelesti forward Keita Balde.
 

Keita and Lazio are a million miles away from each other; the player has refused a new contract at the club and could be frozen out of the squad as a result. Discussions have taken place between the player and President Claudio Lotito, but without an amicable solution. Sporting Director Igli Tare has been involved in talks with the players agent but the Senegalese man wants to change clubs sooner rather than later. Lotito will not make any discounts however; an offer from Monaco of €25 million has already been rejected with the capital club holding out for €30 million. The patron may now offer the 21-year-old to Inter, who still seek attacking reinforcements.

By Fabio Alampi. Adapted and translated by Steve Mitchell