Kennedy on Lazio hit list after Watford and Wolves focus | OneFootball

Lazio have set their sights on Fluminense centre-forward John Kennedy, claim Sky Sport Italia, but negotiations are still at an early stage with interest also from Watford and Wolves.

The striker celebrated his 24th birthday in May and is a product of the Fluminense youth academy, returning to Brazil following a brief loan spell in Mexico with Pachuca.

Kennedy made mark at Fluminense

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – MAY 19: John Kennedy celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026 group C match between Fluminense and Bolivar at Maracana Stadium on May 19, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)

He has scored 14 goals in 35 competitive games for the club in 2026, along with two assists.

There were also six appearances for Brazil at Under-23 level, finding the net on one occasion.

Sky Sport Italia report that the talks have just begun between Lazio and Fluminense, and they are still trying to work out the formula that could be used to sign him.

There is plenty of competition for Kennedy, because the centre-forward has also been linked with English clubs Wolverhampton Wanderers and Watford.

Cagliari had also been mentioned, but have since started looking to other targets.