Lazio blocked from signing new striker as Ratkov rejects offers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Lazio is unable to strengthen its attack after Petar Ratkov declined a transfer to Southampton. The club needs to sell players to fund new signings, having only managed 41 goals last season. Ratkov, who has not scored for Lazio since joining, previously rejected a €15 million offer from Dynamo Moscow. Lazio had hoped to replace him with either Lorenzo Lucca or Andrea Pinamonti, while also engaging in talks with Mauro Icardi. The situation leaves the Biancocelesti in a difficult position as they attempt to improve their offensive output.
- •Petar Ratkov turns down Southampton transfer offer.
- •Lazio cannot buy a new striker without selling first.
- •Ratkov has not scored in competitive matches for Lazio.
- •Club in talks for potential replacement strikers.
- •Mauro Icardi is also a target for Lazio.
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