According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Lazio continues to search for reinforcements in the free agent market and is currently close to signing Diogo Leite. Brozovic is an alternative option for the midfield line.

Although Lazio has completed 7 signings this summer, there are still some gaps in the squad. Sports director Angelo Fabiani previously confirmed that the club is examining several players currently without contracts, and Leite has clearly emerged as the closest to joining.

The 27-year-old Portuguese centre-back Leite became a free agent after his contract with Union Berlin expired. In recent hours, contacts between his representatives and Lazio have intensified significantly, with both parties expected to finalize the deal today. Currently under discussion is a 4-year contract worth approximately 1.7 million euros annually, plus performance bonuses. Leite's representatives have agreed to the offer. His medical examination has also been scheduled, and he is expected to arrive in Rome within the next few hours.

Lazio showed interest in Leite in January this year, when his Union Berlin contract was approaching expiration. However, negotiations cooled temporarily until contacts resumed this summer, and the two sides are now very close to reaching an agreement.

Leite is a left-footed centre-back. His arrival will be viewed as cover for Romagnoli and will also allow Gattuso to better optimize defensive rotations. According to current plans, Prosdtgaard and Leite could handle the left centre-back position, while Sutalo and Doekhi will largely feature on the right, creating a relatively balanced four-centre-back setup. Additionally, Leite will reunite with Doekhi, with whom he worked at Union Berlin.

By contrast, it is more difficult for Lazio to sign Alaba. On one hand, the player's salary and overall cost are higher, and on the other hand, there is also some uncertainty about his current physical condition.

In midfield, Lazio remains interested in Brozovic. The Croatian midfielder also became a free agent after leaving Al Nassr. His arrival would bring rich experience to Lazio and increase tactical options in midfield.

La Gazzetta dello Sport states that Lazio is seriously evaluating the Brozovic possibility. However, whether this transfer avenue can truly progress depends on whether the Leite deal is completed first.

Additionally, Masina is another free agent of interest to Lazio. The club remains in contact with Bologna. Masina himself has also expressed his desire to return: "My dream is to come back, and also to fulfil the promise I made at that time."

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