Lazio Still Chasing Bundesliga Wantaway Who Has an Offer From Newcastle | OneFootball

Lazio and Newcastle United are simultaneously being linked with RB Leipzig midfielder Eljif Elmas, who’s searching for a new club this month.

The Background

The 25-year-old first rose to the scene during his time at Fenerbahce, while Serie A fans are all too familiar with him due to his spell at Napoli. But after winning the Scudetto title with Luciano Spalletti in 2022/23, the North Macedonian sealed a move to Germany in January 2024, but he’s been enduring a torrid season thus far.

Bundesliga Woes

Elmas has only made six appearances in all competitions, all coming off the bench. Therefore, he will be keen to leave Leipzig to reignite his career elsewhere, and he’s been recently linked with a return to Italian football, with Lazio mentioned as a possible destination, even though they would have to make room for him on their already-congested senior squad list.

Lazio Still Seeking Eljif Elmas

According to Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, the Biancocelesti continue to negotiate for the versatile midfielder, as they try to find a solution to lure the player to Rome. The Italian capital side have already secured the services of one Bundesliga player this week, signing Arijon Ibrahimovic from Bayern Munich on loan with an option to buy.

Newcastle Also in the Race

Nevertheless, TuttoMercatoWeb claims that Newcastle United are also in the fray. The Magpies have reportedly tabled a bid for the former Napoli man who would have the opportunity to ply his trade with a highly-ambitious Premier League club. So it remains to be seen where the midfielder will play his football by the end of the January transfer session.