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title: "Lazio midfielder Onazi linked with West Ham"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Michael Oliver"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2016-07-09T15:13:35Z"
modified: "2016-07-09T15:13:35Z"
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# Lazio midfielder Onazi linked with West Ham

Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has been linked with a move to West Ham this summer, according to Nigerian source [Today](https://www.today.ng/sport/149838/onazi-delays-turkish-deal-lazio-boss).

The 23-year-old holding midfielder was used in a more rotational role by Lazio last season, making just 14 starts in Serie A and 22 appearances in total across all competitions.

It’s believed the 38-time Nigeria international could be off this summer as there are clubs out there willing to offer him regular first-team football. Premier League sides Swansea, West Ham and Sunderland as well as Greek giants Panathinaikos have all been linked with a move.

![Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2016/07/522657902.jpg)

However, Super Lig champions Besiktas have this week made an offer for the midfielder as a possible replacement for Canadian Atiba Hutchinson, who is believed to be nearing a move to West Ham himself.

“*The club (Besiktas) held a meeting with Lazio for Onazi. In the meeting, they presented a formal offer for the 23-year-old footballer*,” Turkish outlet Fanatik said.

The Serie A side value Onazi at £7m and would consider a sale of their valuation is met in full.