Lazio turn to Morata after Deng deal collapses over failed medical
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Lazio are targeting Alvaro Morata as their next striker option after a proposed move for Feyenoord's Deng broke down due to a failed medical.
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Attributed to original sourceAlvaro Morata is the latest striker to appear on the Lazio radar, as he could arrive on loan from Como, after Mauro Icardi said no and Bamba Dieng failed a medical.
The Biancocelesti are seeking a new centre-forward, but are dealing with a very limited budget.
COMO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Referee Ivano Pezzuto shows the yellow card to Alvaro Morata of Como 1907 during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Cagliari Calcio at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Icardi was the first choice, although the former Inter and Galatasaray star never really took them into consideration.
They had tried to sign free agent Dieng, until he failed a medical test due to a recurring knee injury, and the deal was abandoned.
Morata potential for Lazio loan MUNICH, GERMANY – JUNE 08: Alvaro Morata of Spain appears dejected as he collects his runners up medal following defeat in the UEFA Nations League 2025 final match between Portugal and Spain at Munich Football Arena on June 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) According to the Corriere dello Sport and Sport Mediaset , an approach has been made for Como veteran Morata.
The Spain international turns 34 in October and is remarkably well-travelled, playing for Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Milan and Galatasaray.
He came to Como on loan in 2025, making it permanent a year later for €12m.
Lazio coach Gennaro Gattuso really wants Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo, but the only way that would work is for him to sign a new short-term contract at the Mapei Stadium, then move on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season.
Lazio cannot currently afford to commit to any obligation to buy, which is why they had to reformulate the Davide Frattesi agreement with Inter.
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What happened
Lazio are pivoting in the transfer market after their move for Feyenoord forward Lotfi Darra, known as Deng, fell through when he failed his medical. The Roman club have now identified former Juventus, Chelsea and AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata as their preferred alternative. Morata spent last season on loan at Galatasaray from Milan and remains under contract with the Rossoneri, meaning Lazio would need to negotiate with Milan to bring the Spain international to the Stadio Olimpico.
Chance analysis
Lazio's scramble for a new centre-forward has become one of the more chaotic subplots of the Serie A summer window. Losing Deng to a failed medical is a setback for a club that finished outside the European places last season and needs goals to climb back up the table. Morata brings proven Serie A pedigree from his time at Juventus and Milan, but he is no longer at his peak and would arrive with a significant wage package. Whether Lazio can convince Milan to part with him, and Morata to accept the move, will shape their campaign.
If completed, Morata's arrival would significantly strengthen Lazio's attacking options ahead of the new Serie A season.