Overview
- Sunderland have lodged a formal proposal, reported between £20 million and £24 million, which is short of Lazio’s valuation of about €30 million.
- Lazio have held talks with Sunderland and the player’s representatives as the hierarchy considers a sale despite Maurizio Sarri viewing Guendouzi as irreplaceable.
- Financial scrutiny, including reports of a transfer embargo risk, is pushing Lazio to evaluate cash-generating departures.
- Newcastle United and Aston Villa are tracking the situation and could offer European football, with Napoli also cited as an interested party.
- Reports indicate Guendouzi wants a Premier League platform but has doubts about Sunderland, though his past connection with coach Régis Le Bris remains a factor.