Monday, 1st July, 2013
Lazio are bracing themselves to receive offers for midfielder Antonio Candreva, with serious interest in the schemer from England.
The 26-year-old had been on loan at Lazio from Udinese, however on 17th June the Rome giants announced they had activated their right to a purchase option of the player, taking half of his rights from their fellow Serie A side.
Now though the Coppa Italia winners are set to face a battle to keep hold of Candreva as, according to Italian daily Il Tempo, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City are all casting their eyes towards the attacking midfielder.
There is interest from Germany too, where Borussia Dortmund are monitoring the player’s situation at the Stadio Olimpico.
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Candreva clocked up 35 appearances in Serie A for Lazio last season, as well as featuring eleven times in the Europa League.
Domestically he scored six goals and provided seven assists for his team-mates.
Candreva has been competing for Italy at this summer’s Confederations Cup, a competition the Azzurri finished third in.
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