Lazio Transfer Market: Santiago Giménez Deal Looks Unlikely; Former Milan Player Emerges

Gennaro Gattuso’s Lazio urgently needs a new center forward, and the Biancocelesti management has been working for some time to try to meet the new coach’s demands. “Ringhio’s” big dream is Santiago Giménez of Milan, but the deal is proving difficult.

Milan’s financial demands are considered excessive by Claudio Lotito, and the former Feyenoord player’s entourage is in contact with Porto, which appears willing to meet the Rossoneri’s terms. In recent hours, Lazio held another transfer meeting to identify alternatives to Giménez.

Among the possible candidates is Niclas Füllkrug, fresh off a far-from-exciting stint with Milan (1 goal in 20 appearances under Massimiliano Allegri). The powerful center forward has returned to West Ham, but the English club has no intention of keeping him.

It is very likely that Lazio’s sporting director, Angelo Fabiani, will make a move for Füllkrug in the coming days, but there is no shortage of alternatives. Sassuolo’s Andrea Pinamonti, Benfica’s Franjo Ivanović, and Fluminense’s John Kennedy are also highly regarded.

In recent days, Sebastiano Esposito’s representatives offered the player to Lazio, but the Biancocelesti—while very interested in him—have taken their time: Gennaro Gattuso’s priority is signing a physically strong center forward.