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Lazio seeks to transfer Ratkov as Icardi draws Fiorentina interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Lazio seeks to transfer Ratkov as Icardi draws Fiorentina interest

Summary

Lazio is actively looking to offload striker Petar Ratkov amid interest from Southampton, Dinamo Moscow, and Red Star Belgrade. Ratkov's future appears uncertain as Lazio's coach Gennaro Gattuso prefers to recruit a different forward. Additionally, Lazio is pursuing free agent Mauro Icardi, but Fiorentina has emerged as a competitor for his signature. Icardi, who recently left Galatasaray, is contemplating his options, with Lazio aiming to improve their offer to secure his transfer.

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By the Numbers

•Lazio is trying to sell Petar Ratkov this summer.
•Southampton, Dinamo Moscow, and Red Star Belgrade are interested in Ratkov.
•Mauro Icardi remains a priority target for Lazio as a free agent.
•Fiorentina is also interested in Icardi if they sell Moise Kean.
•Lazio president Claudio Lotito is personally involved in negotiating for Icardi.

Latest Updates

5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Lazio transfer news: Southampton eye Ratkov as Fiorentina could enter Icardi race

What they're saying

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Lazio are working to offload Petar Ratkov this summer, with a third club now interested in the Serbian striker as his future at the club looks increasingly shaky.According to Sky Sport, via TuttoMerca...
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