Liverpool and Tottenham in £10m battle for Lazio starlet Ogenyi Onazi

LIVERPOOL and Tottenham will go head-to-head in the summer in the race to sign Lazio starlet Ogenyi Onazi.

Onazi, 21, has been a revelation for the Serie A outfit this season and has been attracting the interest of a host of European clubs, with Liverpool and Spurs leading the chase.

And according to reports in Italy, Lazio have placed a £10m price-tag on the Nigerian international to stave off the interest in their prized asset.
Liverpool were interested in signing the defensive midfielder in January, but failed to agree a deal before the close of the winter window.

BRAZIL BOUND: Onazi is expected to play a leading role for Nigeria at this summer's World Cup [GETTY]

“I could see myself playing for them. I would jump at the chance”

Ogenyi Onazi

When asked about a possible switch to Anfield at the start of the year, Onazi said: "Liverpool? They are a huge team and are attractive to any footballer.
"I could see myself playing for them. I would jump at the chance."
Despite uncertainty over the managerial position at Tottenham - with Tim Sherwood unlikely to continue in his role as Spurs boss beyond the end of this season - transfer plans are already underway.
Spurs technical director Franco Baldini - who holds strong connections in Italy having spent two spells at Lazio's fiercest rivals Roma - has identified Onazi as a key target.
Reports suggest both clubs are keen to tie up a deal for Onazi before this summer's World Cup in Brazil.