Sevilla shifts focus from Ratkov to pursue Harder as Levante leads race

Sevilla FC has decided not to sign Lazio striker Petar Ratkov, who is becoming surplus to requirements at the Serie A club. Ratkov’s previous links to Sevilla were aimed at helping Lazio strengthen their own attack with Danish forward Conrad Harder from RB Leipzig. Meanwhile, Levante has emerged as the front-runner to acquire Ratkov, complicating Lazio's transfer strategy. Lazio purchased Ratkov for €13 million in January, and they now expect a similar fee for any potential transfer.

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