Lazio Transfer Market: A Final Push for Mauro Icardi—and More

Mauro Icardi could be more than just a rumor for Lazio. The Argentine forward, currently a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Galatasaray, has expressed openness to a return to Italy and is looking with interest at Lazio, which has been monitoring him in recent weeks.

Now his agent has told Sky that the door is open for the Rome-based club: “Mauro and I are evaluating the best opportunity—a life project, not just a financial one. Mauro wants to choose a beautiful city and a great club. Lazio is actively courting him, and it’s an option we’re considering”. The Argentine has reportedly been offered a contract worth 3.5 million euros per season through 2028: figures that are currently too low for his agent, who would also like to see a signing bonus included.

Gattuso has already received Pinamonti as a gift in recent days, but the Roman club’s transfer activity shows no signs of slowing down, and the final day of the summer transfer window is set to be hectic. Rumors are also mounting regarding Romanian winger Dennis Man: the former Parma player could leave PSV before the transfer window closes. According to rumors, Lazio is working on a paid loan deal with an option to buy.

On the outgoing front, the Biancocelesti have already said goodbye to Ratkov, who has joined Levante, and will soon part ways with Dia (headed to Ligue 1) and Cancellieri, who is expected to remain in Italy and is being targeted by Genoa and Parma.