English football journalist Ben Jacobs reported shortly before the closing of the Italian transfer window that there would be no transfer for Philip Otele, and that the reason given was the already full loan player quota for Basel. According to FIFA transfer regulations, each club may loan out a maximum of six players abroad at any time during a season. Basel currently has only five players on loan to foreign clubs.

According to Sky Italia, Lazio is looking for reinforcements on the wings and Nigerian Philip Otele from FC Basel is a player who matches their requirements. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Lazio is pursuing a loan with an option to buy for the 27-year-old. FC Basel is reportedly more interested in a permanent sale, and negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing. Philip Otele has a contract with FC Basel until 2028.

Ben Jacobs reports that Lazio have made an enquiry for Basel winger Philip Otele. A loan with a buy option is being discussed, and a deal has not yet been finalized.

Serie A club Lazio have made an enquiry for Basel's Nigerian winger Philip Otele, who is expected to leave the Swiss club during the January transfer window. Basel are reportedly prepared to consider offers of £6m and above for the 26-year-old after lowering their valuation from the summer. There is significant interest in Otele, with Celtic also having made an enquiry. According to Ben Jacobs on X, Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers are targeting the player, and Bournemouth have also contacted Basel to find out the terms of a deal, while Championship side Birmingham are also interested. The winger joined Basel in July 2025 for a reported €3 million and his contract runs until June 2028. In 19 Super League appearances this season, he has scored four goals and provided three assists, with his Transfermarkt market value currently at €5.00m.