According to SkySports UK, Lazio is interested in Nathan Patterson. The English club is open to a temporary transfer, but any decision will depend on squad needs. Everton may keep Patterson at least until the return of players involved in the Africa Cup of Nations and may also work on signing a new right-back before approving the transfer.

Lazio has been scouting Everton's Scottish international Nathan Patterson for an extended period as a potentially affordable reinforcement for the summer, and Bologna, another Italian club, is also observing him. Sevilla also considers the 24-year-old a main target for the right-back position. Patterson has approximately 18 months remaining on his contract, and it is reported that Everton is open to a longer loan for the player. The defender has 23 caps and one goal for Scotland and has made three Premier League appearances this season. He joined Everton from Rangers in January 2022 for a fee reported to be €14 million, and his current market value is €10.00m, according to Transfermarkt.