Who Could Be The Right Striker For Gattuso’s Lazio? | OneFootball

Lazio head into the new season in a knotty spot, Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed, but tight finances point to a tricky summer window. They want to lift results and the mood after a flat campaign.

According to The Laziali, fixing the attack is central to that plan. Gattuso tends to prefer an orthodox striker who attacks space, occupies centre-backs and offers a penalty-area reference. Three names have been floated for the role.

Santiago Gimenez, under contract at AC Milan, is viewed as a complete number nine who presses, attacks crosses and finishes instinctively. He is currently focused on Mexico at the World Cup, which is partly on home soil, and their solid start has turned heads. Any deal would likely need to be a loan with a buy clause given Milan’s outlay and his contract.

Bamba Dieng of Lorient brings pace, explosiveness and athleticism, stretching back lines and covering across the front. His versatility and work out of possession align with Gattuso’s demands. He is a less polished finisher, so he looks more like a medium-term play, and the fee appears more accessible than Gimenez.

Jhon Durán, at Zenit Saint Petersburg, profiles as a high-upside pick with power, acceleration and technique, and he can create chances on his own. His intensity and direct play could suit Gattuso, giving Lazio a focal point. Finances remain the main hurdle, though his ceiling may be the highest of the linked options.

Source: The Laziali