Morata next on Lazio wish list after Deng medical failure | OneFootball

Alvaro Morata is the latest striker to appear on the Lazio radar, as he could arrive on loan from Como, after Mauro Icardi said no and Bamba Dieng failed a medical.

The Biancocelesti are seeking a new centre-forward, but are dealing with a very limited budget.

COMO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Referee Ivano Pezzuto shows the yellow card to Alvaro Morata of Como 1907 during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Cagliari Calcio at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Icardi was the first choice, although the former Inter and Galatasaray star never really took them into consideration.

They had tried to sign free agent Dieng, until he failed a medical test due to a recurring knee injury, and the deal was abandoned.

Morata potential for Lazio loan

MUNICH, GERMANY – JUNE 08: Alvaro Morata of Spain appears dejected as he collects his runners up medal following defeat in the UEFA Nations League 2025 final match between Portugal and Spain at Munich Football Arena on June 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

According to the Corriere dello Sport and Sport Mediaset, an approach has been made for Como veteran Morata.

The Spain international turns 34 in October and is remarkably well-travelled, playing for Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Milan and Galatasaray.

He came to Como on loan in 2025, making it permanent a year later for €12m.

Lazio coach Gennaro Gattuso really wants Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo, but the only way that would work is for him to sign a new short-term contract at the Mapei Stadium, then move on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season.

Lazio cannot currently afford to commit to any obligation to buy, which is why they had to reformulate the Davide Frattesi agreement with Inter.