Should Benfica make a move for Empoli midfielder Jacopo Fazzini

Benfica continue to look around as they try to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season and the club would be wise to add to its midfield this summer in a cost effective move that could pay dividends on the field and in their cash box.

With Empoli's relegation to Serie B this season it opens the doors to summer moves for many of its squad's players who are not looking to play division two football next season. One of the players that could be of interest to Benfica is midfielder Jacopo Fazzini.

Why Benfica should consider such a move for the 22 year old Fazzini comes down to his potential on both sides of the ball from the midfield position. Fazzini plays well in a box to box midfield and excels in high possession, high energy system as evidenced by Lazio's interest in him joining their club system.

Fazzini's age also fits well into Benfica's model of acquiring and investing time in young talent who can develop and contribute to the main club. The club hopes to bring out the best in a player like Fazzini and in doing so, sell the player for a profit to a bigger club in Europe.

Fazzini is currently with Italy's Under 21 squad as they prepare to play in this summers edition of the Euro U21 championship. The 22 year old scored six goals last season across all competitions for Empoli while providing one helper in 1,556 minutes of action. 

Benfica would be challenged by Italian clubs Lazio and Torino who have both been linked to the services of Fazzini and Empoli is said to be asking for around €15M to move on from a player that has been with the club since 2017.