It seems the longer times passes, the further away from Newcastle Valentino Lazaro ends up.
On Wednesday, we relayed reports from Italy that while the Austria international had the option to move to St James’ Park, he would prefer the idea of going to RB Leipzig, who are also after him.
After all, the player spent two years with Hertha BSC in the Bundesliga, and is a product of the Red Bull family, joining RB Salzburg in 2011 before leaving them in 2018.
Fast forward to Thursday, and not only does Lazaro prefer the idea of Leipzig over Newcastle, but so do Inter.
That’s what Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting, explaining the Bundesliga leaders have ‘pressed hard in the past few hours’ and are ready to sign Lazaro on a loan with a view to buy.
This offer is more appealing to Inter compared to Newcastle’s, which was made a few days ago and is simply a ‘dry loan’ for the rest of the season.
Gazzetta even go as far as saying it’s a ‘question of details before the white smoke’ with Leipzig, and all the Italians are waiting for is the ‘official offer to close the matter and focus on more prickly matters’.
As for Corriere dello Sport, they simply say Lazaro will give his answer as to who he chooses (Newcastle or the German side) sometime between today and tomorrow.
Definitely not the news Newcastle fans wanted on this bleak January Thursday.
