Lazio eyeing potential deal for out-of-favour Juventus winger Zhegrova
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Lazio are considering a move for Juventus winger Zhegrova, who is out of favour in Turin, as a potential replacement for Cancellieri.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that Lazio could make a move for Juventus winger Edon Zhegrova in the final week of the summer transfer window in the event that Matteo Cancellieri leaves the club before the September 1 deadline.
Gazzetta: Lazio want Zhegrova from Juventus Less than a week of the Serie A summer transfer window remains, but Lazio could still see some activity in terms of outgoings and incomings according to the latest reports.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of Lazio, looks on before the Serie A match between Bologna FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on August 24, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) After welcoming Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo on Thursday, the Biancocelesti could still do more business at centre-forward: The club are working on a potential sale of Petar Ratkov to Sevilla , as he is not considered the ideal profile under new head coach Gennaro Gattuso.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Lazio want RB Leipzig’s Conrad Harder to replace him. Both strikers are valued similarly: Lazio want to recoup the €13m fee they spent on Ratkov in January while Leipzig reportedly value Harder at around €15m.
There could also be more movements for Lazio on the wing before the close of the summer transfer window, as La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus’s Zhegrova is an option for Lazio in the event that Cancellieri leaves.
HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 5: Edon Zhegrova of Juventus FC celebrates after scoring his goal during the Chelsea v Juventus – Pre-Season Friendly at the Kai Tak Stadium on August 5, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Cancellieri is reportedly of interest to Fiorentina and Genoa, who have both been in contact with Lazio over the last few days.
La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Lazio are exploring a potential loan deal for Zhegrova, potentially with an option to buy but importantly not an obligation.
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What happened
Lazio are exploring the possibility of signing Juventus winger Zhegrova during the current transfer window. The Kosovo international has fallen out of favour at Juventus and is seeking more playing time. Lazio are weighing the move as they look to reshuffle their attacking options, with Cancellieri potentially heading out. The deal remains in early discussions with no agreement yet reached between the two Serie A clubs.
Chance analysis
Zhegrova's situation at Juventus has deteriorated to the point where a January exit looks increasingly plausible, and Lazio have emerged as a concrete suitor. For Lazio, adding a direct, creative winger would offset the potential departure of Cancellieri and provide Thiago Motta's former attacking options a refresh. For Juventus, moving on a surplus wide player would trim the wage bill and free up a non-EU or squad spot, though they will be mindful of not strengthening a domestic rival unnecessarily.
Lazio's attacking depth would benefit from adding Zhegrova, while Juventus would shed an out-of-favour squad player; both moves remain unconfirmed.