Premier League sides vie for Dele-Bashiru's signature

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English Premier League teams are monitoring Fisayo Dele-Bashiru as interest intensifies in the Nigerian midfielder ahead of the summer transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

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According to Sky Sports, three clubs are tracking the Lazio star, with discussions over his future at the club expected at the end of the season.

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“Three unnamed Premier League clubs are interested in signing Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru,” Sky Sports reported.

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“The former Sheffield Wednesday player has two years left on his contract and talks with Lazio over his future are expected to take place at the end of the season.”

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Sky added that player is receptive to the possibility of returning to England despite being content in Italy.

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“Sources close to Dele-Bashiru have told Sky Sports News that while he’s happy at Lazio, he is open to a move to the Premier League,” the reported added.

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The 24-year-old, who has earned 17 caps for Nigeria, has continued to attract attention despite limited opportunities in Serie A.

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Lazio had reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth during the winter transfer window, while Trabzonspor were also linked without submitting a formal bid.

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Dele-Bashiru, who joined Lazio from Hatayspor in 2024, remains under contract, with the Italian club determined to retain him as they continue their campaign.

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His growing influence was evident in Lazio’s 3-3 draw with Udinese, where he was introduced at half-time and added physicality to the midfield.

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Manager Maurizio Sarri acknowledged the midfielder’s presence but pointed to a missed opportunity as a key moment in the match, noting that it came when Lazio were leading and in a strong position to take control.

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Sarri admitted that his side lacked intensity and composure in the early stages but improved significantly after the break, with Dele-Bashiru contributing to a more competitive second-half performance that nearly secured victory.

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“We entered as a team with a lot of nerves, we entered the game after half an hour,” he said in comments reported by Fanta Calcio.

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“The second half was of excellent level, the turning point of the match on 2-1 is the missed goal opportunity with Dele-Bashiru.”

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“We immediately suffered the physical gap this evening, we went into difficulty on all the dirty balls in the penalty area. There was great character in looking for the draw as well,” Sarri concluded.

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