Lazio have reportedly identified Nikola Krstovic as the right profile to fill in for Taty Castellanos if the latter heads off to the Premier League.
The Argentinian striker has been crucial for the Aquile this season, as the team struggled for goals during his absence. However, no one at the club is truly untouchable at this stage, so an offer north of €35 million could be enough to sanction his departure.
The 26-year-old reportedly has several offers in the Premier League, namely from West Ham, Everton, Wolverhampton and Nottingham Forest.
According to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Claudio Lotito and Angelo Fabiani are monitoring several profiles who could arrive as replacements for Castellanos, and one of the tracks could lead to Krstovic who will be an opponent for Lazio on the final day of the season.
The Montenegrin is a 25-year-old centre-forward renowned for his physical strength and powerful left shot. This season, he scored 11 goals and produced four assists in his attempts to keep Lecce afloat. Krstovic has been plying his trade at the Via del Mare since signing for the Giallorossi in the summer of 2023. His contract runs until June 2027 with an option for another year.
However, Lazio could face stern competition on this track, as Juventus, Fiorentina and Torino are also following the Montenegro international with great interest, reveals the source.
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