Three Premier League teams step up their quest to sign Dele-Bashiru this summer

SUPER Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru looks set to return to the English Premier League next season as several teams have stepped up moves to sign him from Italian side Lazio during the forthcoming summer transfer window.

Dele-Bashiru, 25, was born in England and came through the youth ranks of Manchester City before leaving for Sheffield Wednesday in 2020. During the summer of 2024, Dele-Bashiru joined Italian side Lazio on loan and at the end of that campaign, the club exercised its right to buy him, in a deal said to be worth €5.4m.

Now a regular feature in Nigerian national team squads, Dele-Bashiru has become the subject of attention of three Premier League teams. According to Sky Sports, three clubs are tracking him with discussions over his future expected at the end of the season.

“Three unnamed Premier League clubs are interested in signing Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. The former Sheffield Wednesday player has two years left on his contract and talks with Lazio over his future are expected to take place at the end of the season,” a Sky Sports spokesman said.

Sky added that player is receptive to the possibility of returning to England despite being content in Italy. Dele-Bashiru, who has earned 17 caps for Nigeria, has continued to attract attention despite limited opportunities in Serie A, mainly because whenever he is brought on, he tends to do very well.

Lazio had reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth during the winter transfer window, while Trabzonspor were also linked without submitting a formal bid. A Sky Sports spokesman added: “Sources close to Dele-Bashiru have told Sky Sports News that while he’s happy at Lazio, he is open to a move to the Premier League.”

Dele-Bashiru still has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club, meaning Lazio will be expecting a big payout for his services. An energetic box-to-box midfielder, Dele-Bashiru has had a good season at Lazio during the current campaign,