Former Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha is having a medical ahead of a move to Premier League side Brentford, according to reports in Italy.

The Albania No. 1 is a free agent after his seven-year association with the Biancocelesti ended in the summer.

And Sky Sport Italia write he is undergoing a medical ahead of a move to Brentford.

In recent weeks, Strakosha had been linked with Premier League sides Fulham and even Manchester United.

The 27-year-old established himself as Lazio’s first-choice goalkeeper in 2016 when he returned after a loan spell with Salernitana.

One of Strakosha’s highlights at Lazio was saving a 97th-minute penalty from Paulo Dybala to ensure his side beat Juventus 2-1 at the Allianz Stadium in 2017.

In all, he made 208 appearances and won the Coppa Italia twice – he was a sub in the infamous 2013 win over Roma – and the Supercoppa on two occasions.

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