Lazio striker Petar Ratkov is reportedly willing to join Sevilla, having previously turned down offers from other suitors.
Petar Ratkov Has Ben Struggling at Lazio
The 22-year-old has been on the outs since joining the Italian capital side in January as a replacement for Taty Castellanos. Last season, Maurizio Sarri preferred to convert Daniel Maldini to a centre-forward rather than playing the Serbian, while Gennaro Gattuso has made it abundantly clear that the Serbian is inapt to his tactical system.
The new Lazio boss has been opting to field Boulaye Dia, who offers more mobility, and with Andrea Pinamonti on the cusp of joining the club, Ratkov will become surplus to requirements.
Ratkov Now Open to Leaving Lazio
Despite his lack of playing time, the former RB Salzburg star had rejected bids from Dynamo Moscow and Southampton. But with the transfer deadline fast approaching and his place in the pecking order further plumetting, Ratkov has apparently made a U-turn after receiving an offer from Sevilla.
Ratkov Accepts Sevilla Move?
According to Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina, the striker has accepted the terms offered by the Andalusian club. Moreover, Sky Sport Italia correspondent Gianluca Di Marzio also confirms that the Lazio outcast is open to Sevilla, who are hoping to sign him on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season.
Gabriele Artistico Also on His Way Out of Lazio
In addition to Ratkov, Lazio are working on offloading another striker, namely Gabriele Artistico. The 24-year-old is reportedly on the verge of joining Serie B side Padova on a permanent transfer worth €3.5 million.
This is great news. Sevilla plays with a true 9, but Robbie Ure is unproven. I would argue that Ratkov has more potential for him.
Hopefully Sevilla plays Ratkov, as Lazio has a real chance to finally put themselves a few million above net-zero.