Sevilla Revive Interest in Lazio Forward as Tug-Of-War Erupts

Sevilla Revive Interest in Lazio Forward as Tug-Of-War Erupts

Sevilla have decided to launch a new onslaught for unwanted Lazio striker Petar Ratkov, but must fend off competition from Levante.

Petar Ratkov is No Longer Wanted at Lazio

The 23-year-old joined the Biancocelesti in January as a replacement for Taty Castellanos, but has yet to open his goalscoring account for the club, as Maurizio Sarri kept him on the bench, and Gennaro Gattuso is giving him similar treatment.

Petar Ratkov (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Ratkov was initially resisting a departure, but has seemingly adopted a more lenient stance in recent days after realising he risks spending his campaign on the periphery. Gattuso made it abundantly clear that the Serbian is ill-suited for his tactics, while Andrea Pinamonti’s arrival has pushed him further down the pecking order.

Sevilla Fail to Sign Conrad Harder

The former RB Salzburg striker was reportedly open to joining Sevilla. However, the Andalusians then disappeared, instead focusing on signing Conrad Harder, a 22-year-old Danish striker who is coincidentally a target for Lazio. However, sources in France confirm that the RB Leipzig man is now on the verge of joining Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.

Sevilla Back in the Race for Ratkov

After missing out on Harder, Sevilla have once again resorted to Ratkov, as reported by La Lazio Siamo Noi. The source claims Levante are still ahead of their compatriots in the race for the Serbian striker, but the Rojiblancos are expected to make a comprehensive push in the coming hours.

Can Sevilla Overtake Levante?

Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina also confirms Sevilla’s return to the race, adding that Levante had an agreement with Ratkov on personal terms, but failed to meet Lazio’s asking price.

The same source also mentions Genoa’s €3 million offer for Matteo Cancellieri, who continues to resist the Ligurian club, while Stade Rennais have been unable to find an agreement with the Biancocelesti for Boulaye Dia.