Lazio Seek January Upgrade on Cancellieri, Rekindle Interest in PSV Winger
Lazio are reportedly tracking PSV Eindhoven winger Dennis Man, who could arrive in January to bolster the right flank.
Gustav Isaksen Favoured over Matteo Cancellieri
Since his return from the previous international break, Gustav Isaksen has been one of the club’s best performers. The Danish international started his campaign on a slow note, as he was still recovering from a groin injury. Nevertheless, he delivered four goals and an assist in his last five outings, cementing himself as a regular starter in Gennaro Gattuso’s team.
On the contrary, Matteo Cancellieri has been inconsistent since last season. The 24-year-old is running on an expiring contract, and many sources believe he’s unlikely to be offered an extension. The Roman could thus leave the club on a free transfer in June, but an earlier exit shouldn’t be ruled out.
Lazio Continue to Follow Dennis Man
According to Tuttosport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), the Italian capital club would like to bolster Gattuso’s ranks with a couple of new additions in January to maximise the team’s chances of qualifying for the next edition of the Champions League. The Turin-based newspaper thus expects sporting director Angelo Fabiani to target a new right winger who can provide more quality depth behind Isaksen.
Man’s Career Path & PSV Stats
The source claims Dennis Man remains on Lazio’s shortlist. The 28-year-old is a Romanian international who made a name for himself in Italian football, having represented Parma for four and a half years. In the summer of 2025, he moved to PSV and made important contributions last season, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists.
However, the winger lost his starting role this season, and the report claims he would jump at the opportunity to return to Serie A, especially if it means joining the current league leaders.
Can Lazio Afford to Sign Man in January?
The challenge for Lazio is to avoid another transfer ban ahead of the January window, as their labour cost ratio (estimated at 0.82) remains significantly higher than the 0.7 threshold. At best, the Biancocelesti would have to operate on a net-zero restrictions, so they would only be able to spend on new signings through fresh sales.
Therefore, if the Aquile plan to sign Man in January, they would likely have to cash in on Cancellieri and then find a suitable formula with PSV, ideally a loan with an option to buy, as they did with the likes of Davide Frattesi and Josip Sutalo.
