Not Only Ivanovic – Lazio Could Also Buy a Serie A Striker

Lazio are reportedly contemplating a double swoop in attack, as they’re currently negotiating with both Franjo Ivanovic and Andrea Pinamonti.

Petar Ratkov Could be Sold to Dynamo Moscow

Over the past few days, Petar Ratkov has emerged as a serious target for Dynamo Moscow, who are offering the Biancocelesti €18 million for the Serbian striker. Lazio are tempted to sell the 22-year-old, as this operation would yield an important capital gain and fund the arrival of a replacement.

Lazio Looking to Replace Ratkov with Franjo Ivanovic

The majority of Italian sources have identified Benfica’s Ivanovic as the club’s most plausible target. The 22-year-old Croatian is reportedly open to joining Gennaro Gattuso’s team, and the Portuguese giants are said to be willing to send him out on loan with an option to buy.

Could Lazio Pair Ivanovic with Andrea Pinamonti?

While the same sources believe that Pinamonti is a mere alternative to Ivanovic, Il Messaggero claims that this isn’t necessarily the case. The Roman newspaper argues that both players could join Lazio this summer, at least if Ratkov and Gabriele Artistico both make way, opening up two slots in Gattuso’s squad.

The Formula & Figures

Unlike Ivanovic, Pinamonti would only move on a permanent transfer, as his contract with Sassuolo will expire next year. The Emilians could be open to selling him for €10 million, as they would at least avoid losing him for free in June.

The 27-year-old has been with the Neroverdi since making the move from Inter Milan in 2022, although he spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Genoa. He scored  26 goals in 109 appearances across his three campaigns at the Mapei Stadium.