Russian clubs Zenit and Krasnodar were interested in signing 26-year-old Senegalese international Bamba Dieng and had held negotiations with the representatives of the player, who is a free agent after leaving Lorient. According to insider Fabrizio Romano, the forward has agreed to contract terms with Lazio. Romano also stated that a medical examination for the player is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, and a decision on the transfer will be made based on its results. Dieng has 24 caps and 2 goals for Senegal, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €15.00m.