Corriere dello Sport reports that Christos Mandas is a main candidate to leave Lazio in the January transfer window. The Greek goalkeeper is not happy with being the reserve to Ivan Provedel and prefers to pursue an opportunity at Torino with Marco Baroni. Sarri has requested a high-level deputy before consenting to his departure.

According to Sky Italia, Torino is being considered as a potential destination for Christos Mandas. A possible goalkeeper exchange between the two clubs would involve Mandas moving to Torino and Israel moving to Lazio. This scenario is seen as favorable for the Greek international, as he would reunite with coach Marco Baroni at Torino. Baroni previously showed trust in Mandas and gave him significant opportunities at Lazio.

Lazio and Torino are in discussions for a potential swap deal. The proposed exchange involves 24-year-old Greek goalkeeper Christos Mandas moving to Torino, with Franco Israel moving to Lazio. Dialogues between the clubs are ongoing, and it is expected that the direction of the negotiations will become clearer in the coming days. Mandas has made 0 appearances in Serie A for the 2025/2026 season and has been capped twice by Greece. In addition to Torino, Genoa and Juventus have also been linked with the player. His current Transfermarkt market value is €5.00m. Lazio's asking price was reportedly between €10 million and €15 million in late 2025.