West Ham target Jordan Lukaku has been deemed surplus to requirements by Lazio manager Simone Inzaghi, according to reports from Italy.
The Hammers have been heavily linked with a move for the Belgian international, who has struggled to make an impression during his time with Lazio.
West Ham have been in deep negotiations with Lazio over a deal to sign Felipe Anderson this summer, and it’s believed that conversations have been held regarding a potential deal for Lukaku.
Lazio are proving to be tough to negotiate with if reports are to be believed, but according to claims from Il Messaggero, as cited by Calciomercato, they are willing to sell Lukaku this summer.
Inzaghi is understood to be keen on trimming his squad ahead of next season and Lukaku is thought by the Italian media to be a player who is not in the manager’s favour.
The Hammers are keen to fix their defensive woes ahead of next season and have already recruited Lukasz Fabianski, Ryan Fredericks and Issa Diop this summer.
Lukaku was used sparingly by Inzaghi at Lazio last term and after being perennially linked with a move to the Premier League, it seems he will have the chance to play in England if West Ham capitalise on the opportunity to land him.
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