Fenerbahçe Near Deal for Lazio Midfielder Matteo Guendouzi After Improved Offer

Overview

• Multiple outlets report the clubs are close to agreement after Fenerbahçe increased their proposal to about €25 million plus €2 million in bonuses.
• Guendouzi has accepted personal terms with the Turkish side and could undergo a medical next week if final details are settled.
• Negotiations have accelerated, with Sky Sport Italia and other reports saying only bureaucratic and payment details remain.
• Lazio plan to keep the midfielder for two matches this week against Fiorentina and Verona before approving his departure.
• The sale would come soon after Valentín Castellanos’ exit to West Ham, adding urgency to Lazio’s search for reinforcements.