A report from Il Messaggero states that Lazio is evaluating 26-year-old Colombian centre-forward Cucho Hernández of Real Betis as a transfer option for the January window. The report indicates the club is considering Hernández as an alternative because a move for their primary target, Giacomo Raspadori, is difficult unless other players are sold first. Hernández joined Betis in February 2025 and is contracted until 2030. His current market value is €18.00m, according to Transfermarkt. The Colombian international, who has 7 caps for his country, has scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in 6 LaLiga appearances this season. Manchester United has also been recently linked with the forward.