Sevilla enquire about Lazio's Ratkov after Southampton move collapsed; Serie B clubs track Artistico
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Sevilla have made an enquiry for Lazio striker Ratkov, who previously turned down a move to Southampton. Meanwhile, several Serie B sides are monitoring Lazio forward Artistico.
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Attributed to original sourcePetar Ratkov could leave Lazio in the final week of the window, with Sevilla among a number of Liga clubs to have made enquiries about the Serbia striker.
According to Alfredo Pedulla , the Spanish side have asked for information on the target man, though nothing has progressed beyond an initial approach. Whether the route to Spain becomes concrete will be determined in the coming hours.
ROME, ITALY – JULY 20: Gabriele Artisticoduring the friendly match at the Formello Sport Centre at Formello Training Center on July 20, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – Getty Images) Ratkov rejected Southampton approach as Serie B sides move for Lazio’s Artistico Ratkov had already turned down a move to England, with Championship side Southampton having tabled a proposal in excess of €10m plus bonuses. The forward declined it.
His exit would form part of a broader reshaping of Gennaro Gattuso’s forward line. Lazio have reached full agreement with Sassuolo over Andrea Pinamonti , a paid loan worth €3m carrying an option to buy, after the coach asked the club for a centre-forward.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Gennaro Gattuso looks on before the Serie A match at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on August 24, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) Reports in Italy also indicate Gattuso has settled on Boulaye Dia as his other senior option, leaving Ratkov surplus.
Gabriele Artistico faces a similar wait. According to Tuttosport, via LaLazioSiamoNoi , the striker has completed the full pre-season with Lazio but may still depart, with Cesena the latest Serie B club to make an approach.
Padova remain interested alongside others at that level, while Frosinone’s interest from Serie A has faded. Several clubs have tried without persuading him so far.
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What happened
Lazio are fielding transfer interest from multiple clubs ahead of the window. Sevilla have reportedly made an enquiry for striker Ratkov, who recently declined a move to Southampton. In a separate development, several Serie B clubs are tracking young forward Artistico as they look to strengthen. The interest in both players suggests Lazio could see outgoing movement, with the club potentially open to reshaping their attacking options.
Chance analysis
Lazio find themselves at the center of a two-track transfer story: an established forward attracting La Liga interest from Sevilla after rebuffing a Premier League switch to Southampton, and a younger attacker drawing Serie B admirers. For Sevilla, Ratkov would represent a physical, goal-scoring profile suited to their system, while the Serie B interest in Artistico reflects the growing market for promising Italian talent. For Lazio, the challenge will be balancing squad depth against the financial and sporting case for letting either player move on.
Lazio risk losing attacking options with Ratkov potentially heading to Sevilla and Artistico attracting Serie B interest, weakening squad depth unless adequately replaced.