Lazio line up new deal for Stefan Radu to thwart Chelsea's interest in Romanian defender

Lazio are lining up a new contract for cultured defender Stefan Radu to protect their asset amid interest from Chelsea. The Premier League champions have watched the Romanian in several Serie A games lately. The 24-year-old centre half can also play left-back and has been linked with Juventus and Barcelona in the past year. Enlarge Prize asset: Lazio want to tie down Radu Lazio chairman Claudio Lotito wants to insert a £17m release clause into the contract.  Marseille 1 Chelsea 0: Brandao strikes as problems pile up for AncelottiManchester City target Radu set for showdown talks with LazioCHELSEA FC