{
  "id": 1007254,
  "title": "Lazio eye surprise swoop for Milan’s out-of-favour Tomori; Rossoneri like Tavares",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/lazio-eye-surprise-swoop-for-milans-out-of-favour-tomori-rossoneri",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T09:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lazio-eye-surprise-swoop-milan-094500948.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lazio are reportedly exploring a surprise transfer for Milan's out-of-favor defender Fikayo Tomori, aiming to bolster Gennaro Gattuso's defensive lineup. According to Il Messaggero, the Biancocelesti are considering a swap deal, signaling a potential shift in Milan's transfer strategy as the window nears its conclusion. Milan has shown openness to such an arrangement, although it is expected to materialize only in the final days of the transfer market. One player speculated to be involved in a potential swap is SS Lazio's Nuno Tavares, who is highly regarded by Milan. The Portuguese defender could serve as a key intermediary in the Tomori deal, with 40% of any Tavares sale earmarked for Arsenal under the existing sell-on clause from his transfer from the Gunners. The proposed transfer is advantageous for both clubs, as it allows Tomori, an England international, to move to a new project at Lazio, while Lazio secures the quality Gattuso seeks without an extensive financial burden. As the transfer window draws to a close, the finalizing of this unexpected move remains uncertain but could become one of the more surprising transfers of the summer.",
  "summary": "Lazio are weighing a surprise move for Fikayo Tomori as they look to strengthen Gennaro Gattuso’s defence.According to Il Messaggero, via LaLazioSiamoNoi, the Biancocelesti are considering the Milan...",
  "key_points": [
    "Lazio targeting Milan's out-of-favor defender Fikayo Tomori",
    "Milan open to swap deal, potentially involving Nuno Tavares",
    "40% of Tavares sale goes to Arsenal under existing sell-on clause"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}