Lazio turn to Pinamonti as Icardi salary demands complicate move | OneFootball

Lazio are continuing talks for Andrea Pinamonti, seen as the more affordable route, with Mauro Icardi’s salary demands complicating any move.

Their shock Coppa Italia exit to Mantova underlined the need for a striker. Boulaye Dia was wasteful again in front of goal, and Petar Ratkov has yet to win Gennaro Gattuso’s trust. Il Messaggero reports officials also met Pinamonti’s agent Giuseppe Riso on Sunday before the tie.

Having missed out on Carlos Espi to Real Madrid and Franjo Ivanovic to RC Lens, the shortlist has narrowed to two names, Pinamonti and free agent Icardi.

Pinamonti is considered the more plausible target. The 27-year-old is open to joining the Biancocelesti, but Sassuolo must first source a replacement. Lazio hope for a loan with an option to buy, a plan that would apply only if he extends a deal that runs until June 2027.

Riso also represents Davide Frattesi and Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca, recently back from an unsuccessful loan at Nottingham Forest. Lazio have made clear they are not pursuing Lucca and will discuss only Pinamonti.

Source: The Laziali

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