Dinamo Moscow ‘launch’ surprise €15m bid for Lazio’s Ratkov | OneFootball

Lazio’s attacking plans have been jolted by Dinamo Moscow’s surprise €15m bid for Petar Ratkov, with the Serbian striker now weighing his choice and holding the key to Gennaro Gattuso’s summer.

Tuttomercatoweb reports that Dinamo moved quickly and, within hours, reached an agreement with Lazio on a proposal worth €15m plus bonuses.

The move is notable given Ratkov’s pre-season streak, six goals in his last four friendlies under Gattuso, and that he only arrived in January from Red Bull Salzburg, emblematic of the club’s talent room scouting.

If he accepts, Lazio have two replacements lined up. Their priority is Franjo Ivanović, the Benfica forward born in 2003, ideally on loan with an obligation to buy, though the Portuguese side currently want a permanent sale beyond Lazio’s budget.

Should that path close, Lazio would pivot to Andrea Pinamonti and formalise a €15m offer to Sassuolo. The Italy international, an Inter academy product, has been a reliable Serie A scorer and would provide a proven domestic option.

Source: Football Italia

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