Ipswich Town and Porto challenge Lazio for Brazilian striker John Kennedy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Lazio is competing with Ipswich Town and Porto to sign Fluminense striker John Kennedy. The Italian club has made an €8 million offer, which falls short of Fluminense's €12 million asking price. Kennedy, who has scored 37 goals in 168 appearances, is seen as a top target for Lazio. However, with interest from multiple teams, including FC Koln, Lazio must act quickly to secure the player. Reports indicate Kennedy prefers a move to Lazio for both sporting and personal reasons.
- •Lazio currently leads in the pursuit of John Kennedy from Fluminense.
- •Kennedy has 37 goals in 168 games for Fluminense.
- •Ipswich Town and Porto have joined the race for Kennedy.
- •Lazio's €8 million offer is below Fluminense's asking price.
- •Kennedy's contract runs until December 2027.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ipswich Town & Porto Join Lazio in the Race for Brazilian Striker
"Lazio are facing stiff competition for Fluminense attacker John Kennedy, as Ipswich Town and others enter the fray.Lazio Keen to Sign John KennedyThe Biancocelesti have recently identified the 24-year...
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