Lazio Faces Uncertainty as Dinamo Moscow Targets Petar Ratkov

Lazio’s attacking strategy is in doubt following a surprise bid from Dinamo Moscow for Serbian striker Petar Ratkov. This unexpected move now puts the player at the center of the club’s summer plans.

According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Russian club made an unexpected move and, within hours, reached an agreement with Lazio for a proposal worth €15 million, plus bonuses.

This development comes as a surprise, especially considering Ratkov’s impressive performance, having scored six goals in his last four friendlies under coach Gennaro Gattuso. If the deal goes through, Lazio stands to profit from a player who has become a symbol of the club’s acclaimed scouting initiative, having joined in January from Red Bull Salzburg.

Pinamonti and Ivanović as Potential Replacements for Ratkov

The choice now lies with Ratkov, who is considering the offer from Moscow. Meanwhile, Lazio is keen to ensure they are not left unprepared.

Should Ratkov accept the bid, the club is ready with two potential replacements. Their top option is Franjo Ivanović, a forward from Benfica born in 2003, whom they are looking to acquire on loan with an obligation to buy. However, Benfica is currently only open to a permanent transfer at a price that exceeds Lazio’s budget.

If Benfica remains inflexible, Lazio plans to formalize a €15 million proposal for Sassuolo’s Andrea Pinamonti. The Italy international, who progressed through the Inter academy, has proven himself as a consistent scorer in Serie A and would provide Gattuso with a reliable option on the domestic front.

Lazio’s attacking plans have been thrown into flux by a surprise bid from Dinamo Moscow for Petar Ratkov, with the Serbian striker now holding the key to the club’s summer.

According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Russian side launched an unexpected raid and, within hours, had secured Lazio’s agreement to a proposal worth €15m plus bonuses.

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It is a striking turn given Ratkov’s form, six goals in his last four friendlies under Gennaro Gattuso, and one that, should it go through, would see Lazio cash in on a player who had become an emblem of the club’s much-vaunted “talent room” scouting operation, having signed only in January from Red Bull Salzburg.

SASSUOLO, ITALY – APRIL 04: Andrea Pinamonti of US Sassuolo Calcio celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Cagliari Calcio at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on April 04, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Pinamonti and Ivanović lined up as Ratkov replacements at Lazio

The decision now rests with the striker, who is weighing the offer from Moscow. Lazio, however, are determined not to be caught unprepared.

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Should Ratkov say yes, the club have two replacements ready. Their preferred option is Franjo Ivanović, the 2003-born Benfica forward, on a loan with an obligation to buy, though the Portuguese club are currently only willing to sanction a permanent sale at a fee beyond Lazio’s reach.

Should Benfica refuse to budge, Lazio would turn to their alternative and formalise a €15m proposal for Sassuolo’s Andrea Pinamonti.

The Italy international, an Inter academy product, has been a reliable Serie A scorer and would offer Gattuso a proven domestic option.