Lazio are actively searching for a successor to Alessio Romagnoli, with Diego Coppola emerging as a prime candidate, according to reports.
The former AC Milan captain is on the verge of finalizing a transfer to Qatari side Al-Sadd.
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Although negotiations collapsed in January, Lazio have reportedly agreed to sell the 31-year-old for approximately €3 million.
Coppola Profile
According to Il Corriere dello Sport, the 22-year-old Coppola features prominently on Lazio's shortlist.
The Hellas Verona youth product moved to Brighton last summer but struggled for playing time in the Premier League.
The young Italian defender spent the second half of the season on loan at Paris FC, where he secured a consistent starting role.
Coppola will rejoin Brighton this summer, but reports indicate he desires a return to Italy.
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Incoming Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso previously called up Coppola for Italy's World Cup playoffs in March, though he did not play.
Other Targets
In addition to Coppola, sources mention Lautaro Rivero as a potential acquisition.
The 22-year-old Argentine defender has established himself as a reliable asset for River Plate, holding a contract until December 2029.
Rivero operates as a left-footed centre-back, making him a direct positional replacement for Romagnoli. Meanwhile, Barcelona academy product Sergi Dominguez remains linked with Lazio in recent weeks.
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Dominguez is identified as a replacement for Mario Gila, should the latter decide to depart during the summer transfer window.
