Brazilian Striker Prefers Lazio Over Wolves & Watford | OneFootball

Lazio reportedly have the upper hand over Wolves and Watford in the battle for Fluminense attacker John Kennedy.

The Background

The Biancocelesti are searching the market for a new striker, and have set their sights on the Brazilian centre-forward as the tracks leading to Roberto Piccoli and Andrea Pinamonti have recently stalled. However, their €8 million opening offer has fallen short of Fuminense’s €12 million asking price.

Wolves & Watford Also Interested in John Kennedy

According to Express & Star, the Italian capital side isn’t alone in the race, as two English Championship clubs have been tracking the Brazilian forward. The first is the newly-relegated Wolves, who are renowned for their Portuguese-speaking contingent, and the second is Watford, owned by the Italian Pozzo family.

Kennedy Gives Preference to Lazio

Despite the English competition, Il Messaggero believes Lazio have the advantage in the race, as Brazilian sources insist Rome is the favorite destination for Kennedy and his family. The newspaper believes Fluminense could agree to sell the striker at €10 million, especially with his contract expiring in December 2027.

Kennedy: Career Path & Season Stats

Kennedy is a 24-year-old centre-forward who can also play as a second striker. He is an academy product of Fluminense, who had previous loan spells at Ferroviária and Pachuca (Mexico) before returning to the base in Rio de Janeiro in 2025. This season, he has thus far scored 14 goals and produced two assists in 35 appearances.