Empoli’s” data-scaytid=”1″>Empoli’s Albanian international defender Elseid Hysaj is reportedly a target for Ligue 1 side Lille.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the 20-year-old left-back has caught the eye of talent scouts across the Alps.
Empoli’s Albanian international defender Elseid Hysaj is reportedly a target for Ligue 1 side Lille.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the 20-year-old left-back has caught the eye of talent scouts across the Alps.
It’s reported Lille sent observers to watch him in action during last night’s 1-1 friendly draw between Albania and France.
They certainly got to see him at his best, as he provided the assist for Mergim Mavraj’s goal to give Albania the first half lead before Antoine Griezmann equalised.
Hysaj has also been linked with a January swoop by Serie A team Lazio” data-scaytid=”19″>Lazio.
He grew up in the Empoli youth academy and has been a regular this season, making 12 appearances between Serie A and the Coppa Italia.
Aged just 20, Hysaj already has 10 senior Albania caps to his name.