Palermo fullback Mattia Cassani has confirmed an offer from Lazio.

There were reports this week that the Biancocelesti were preparing a bid for the right-back, who turns 28 in August.

"It's true, Lazio have stepped forward for the player," confessed agent Tiberio Cavalleri.

Cassani has been at Palermo since 2006 and is a fairly regular pick in Cesare Prandelli's Italy squad.