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Celtic have been linked with a move for Lazio’s Matteo Cancellieri, and West Ham are now also in the race. The versatile winger showcased his importance for the Rome side last season. He scored four times and only assisted twice, and those contributions came when Lazio really needed it. He stepped up during the club’s injury crisis, playing various positions in attack. His situation now appears quite uncertain. Sport Witness have covered how he has attracted attention from Celtic, who made initial contact for the Italian. The Italian media were convinced that a move to Glasgow would be the logical next step for the attacker. West Ham’s interest has now also emerged. Fullkrug involvement key Today’s La Repubblica – relayed by RadioSei, reports Cancellieri is a candidate to leave Lazio this summer. West Ham have made an approach for him, which the newspaper has described as ‘weak’. Niclas Fullkrug’s situation can hold the key. This is because the striker’s entourage has offered the player to Lazio in recent weeks. Sections of the Italian press covered how he would be keen on the move, but the Rome side, for now, have other plans. La Repubblica note that West Ham ‘may have an ally’ in the German striker. It is an indication that this isn’t the end of talks between the two clubs, who can speak about either Fullkrug or Cancellieri later in the window. Our take: Deal could be straightforward Cancellieri’s current deal in Rome runs out in 2027. So far, there are no signs of a renewal, even if he offered significant value to Lazio last season. He has previously spent several loans away from the Biancocelesti. A move for Celtic or West Ham would be rather straightforward. Celtic would offer him a spot in the Champions League and he would also have the chance to compete for silverware.