Bamba Dieng fails medical, Lazio looks for new striker options
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Bamba Dieng's transfer to Lazio has collapsed after medical tests revealed a knee issue. The Senegalese striker was expected to join Lazio following a solid stint at Lorient, but his earlier medical failure at Amed SK raised concerns. Despite Lazio's negotiations, the decision to cancel the transfer is almost final, forcing the club to reconsider its options. Andrea Pinamonti of Sassuolo appears to be a leading candidate to reinforce the squad, with Sebastiano Esposito also considered.
- •Bamba Dieng's move to Lazio called off due to knee problems.
- •Lazio had negotiated with Dieng after a successful season in Ligue 1.
- •Andrea Pinamonti emerges as a top candidate to replace Dieng.
- •Sebastiano Esposito also on Lazio's shortlist for strikers.
- •Decision on Dieng's transfer viewed as almost final.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Dieng Move Collapses After Failed Medical – What’s Next for Lazio?
"Bamba Dieng is no longer set to sign for Lazio, as the first medical results detected a knee problem, preventing him from joining Gennaro Gattuso’s ranks.Bamba Dieng Was Expected to Sign for Lazio o...
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