Lazio has been linked with Raúl Asencio, a 23-year-old Spanish centre-back from Real Madrid, as a defensive reinforcement and potential replacement for Alessio Romagnoli. The potential transfer is considered complex because Asencio is under contract until 2031 and has a valuation of around €20 million, though it is said some exploratory contacts have occurred. The uncapped player has also drawn interest from Galatasaray and Beşiktaş, and Lazio is also pursuing other defenders like Sergi Dominguez, Diego Coppola, and Arnau Martinez.