Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Ratkov attracts three clubs as Lazio push sale
Serbian striker Petar Ratkov is wanted by Dinamo Moscow, Southampton, and Red Star Belgrade.
P. Ratkov
player
Player
Petar Ratkov
Position
Striker
Current club
Lazio
Interested clubs
Dinamo Moscow, Southampton, Red Star Belgrade
What happened. Lazio are working to offload Petar Ratkov this summer, with Dinamo Moscow, Southampton, and Red Star Belgrade all making contact over a permanent deal.
- Ratkov had hoped to fight for his place under Gattuso but accepts he is not wanted.
- No suitor has convinced the striker to commit yet.
- Lazio want to sell to reinvest in other areas.
Lazio's search for a new forward also includes free agent Mauro Icardi, now facing competition from Fiorentina.
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