Lazio turn to Morata after Deng deal collapses over failed medical
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.
Read the full story at football-italia.netLazio'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.
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