Lazio is seeking defensive players and is considering Stepan Chaloupek, a 23-year-old Czech Republic centre-back from Slavia Prague, whose value is estimated at around 10 million euros. The club has put him on a list of potential signings that also features Hautekiet. Chaloupek, who began playing for his current club in July 2024, has a contract valid until 2030 and has made 6 appearances for the Czechia national team. He has also been associated with other clubs, such as Benfica and Inter.