Rolando Bianchi has gone on loan to Lazio until the end of the season, with a view to joining the Rome club on a permanent deal afterwards.

The 24-year-old has struggled to adapt to the Premier League since arriving from Reggina last July, scoring four goals in 19 league appearances for the Blues.

The Biancocelesti currently lie in 14th place in Serie A just two points above the drop zone, and Bianchi is expected to go straight into their squad for this Sunday’s game against Torino.