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Trio Of Names On Lazio’s Shopping List - Reports

According to Il Tempo, Biancocelesti President Claudio Lotito will strengthen the squad in January and is tracking two midfielders and a defender.

Nov 19, 2008 10:55:10 AM

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Damian Escudero, Valladolid (Marca)

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Delio Rossi’s men relinquished three points to local rivals Roma in the Derby della Capitale, but their hopes of staying in the hunt for a Champions League qualification spot are still intact as main rivals Udinese, Fiorentina and Napoli all tumbled at the weekend.

The Laziali are expected to dive into the Calciomercato in the new year and bring in new blood to replace some players who have stated their desire to leave Formello.

Brazilian defender Emilson Sanchez Cribari has allegedly fallen out with the coach and is likely to depart next January. Reports in the press suggest today that he could join Russian outfit Spartak Moscow, who have approached the Aquile with an €8m bid.

But the impasse revolving around Cristian Ledesma’s contract has yet to be resolved, and Lorenzo De Silvestri could also be loaned out to gain experience.

Therefore, Il Tempo claims that Lazio are following Jonathan Maidana, an Argentine defender who plays with Metalist Charkiv.

As for the midfield area, the potential targets are Villareal-owned man Damian Escudero, who is currently on loan at Valladolid, and Sebastian Blanco of Lanus.

Vince Masiello