Report: Lazio ‘make contact’ over Rangers star Ianis Hagi

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Serie A outfit Lazio are interested in signing Ianis Hagi who is currently on loan at Rangers, according to Italian outlet La Lazio Siamo Noi.

The 21-year-old was instrumental as the Gers set up a last 16 Europa League clash with Bayer Leverkusen by beating in-form Braga over two legs.

Hagi scored twice in the first leg as the Light Blues came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 and his performances are clearly catching the eye.

The attacking midfielder came through the ranks at Fiorentina playing twice for the first-team before being sold to Viitorul Constanta in 2018.

He signed for Genk last summer and played 19 times for them before moving on loan to Rangers in January.

Hagi is currently valued at £4.4 million by the Belgian side, although they could demand more if he continues to impress at Ibrox.

The lure of signing for Lazio would probably be big. The Rome-based club are top of the league, although Juventus and Inter below them do hold games in hand.

It is thought that ‘some contact’ has been made by Lazio to Hagi’s entourage and it remains to be seen what the future holds for the starlet.

TBR View – Rangers must act quickly to sign Hagi

Hagi has been a sound addition to the Rangers ranks and Steven Gerrard will surely try and keep him.

The 21-year-old is strong in possession, boasts a lot of skill and can dance past opponents with a turn of pace.

He is a coup for the Gers in the Scottish Premiership and it will be interesting to see if Rangers can convince Hagi that his future is at the club.

One aspect that would suit him at Rangers is game time. If he headed to Rome to play for Lazio he would likely start as backup and that wouldn’t be ideal for his development.

Rangers might have to move quickly on this one and pay Genk the money they want for the playmaker ahead of the summer transfer window.