Lazio have made a major breakthrough in their pursuit of Alfonso Pedraza, with multiple reports confirming that Villarreal have accepted their latest bid for the player. The forward is now locked in personal discussions with the buying side as they look to get a deal done as quickly as they can. While key details still need resolving, the player's move now appears to be a matter of “when”, not “if”. Talks are underway, and with no competition emerging, Lazio are seen as the sole contenders for the player's signature. Lazio's 25/26 output of 1.05 goals per game is behind league levels. The addition of Alfonso Pedraza would give them the sharper edge they're missing in front of goal. Villarreal continue to be linked with Mathys Tel and Thiago Cruz Fernandez while Lazio are also rumoured to be tracking Alex Toth, Yuri Alberto and Nathan Patterson. Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for up-to-the-minute football transfer rumours and news from your club and beyond.