Lazio hopes to close the attacking gap with Icardi in Serie A

SS Lazio are looking for a new striker to fill the gap that opened after the departure of their former goal‑machine, and the club now has the attention of 33‑year‑old Mauro Icardi, who has been a free agent since leaving Galatasaray and is open to a return to Italy.

Lazio's interest since the summer

Lazio already showed interest this summer in Icardi's services, who has been a free agent since his departure from Galatasaray. The 33‑year‑old striker played for Inter Milan in Serie A for many years and was a former captain of the Milan side. In 2020 he left the Southern European country permanently for Paris Saint‑Germain, where he had already featured on loan a season earlier.

From Paris he then ended up in Istanbul, where his contract ran out this summer. He is now close to a return to Italy, as Lazio have not given up the fight for the striker, reports transfer journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.

Di Marzio confirms that talks are ongoing between the striker's entourage and SS Lazio. After the discussions earlier this summer, the Romans have once again approached Icardi's camp.

Icardi would now be more open to a move, provided the financial terms are right. In the coming days Lazio will speak with coach Gennaro Gatusso to see whether the deal can be completed.

Potential impact for Taylor and Doekhi

Kenneth Taylor and Danilho Doekhi, who also joined Lazio this summer, could gain a new teammate in Rome. The arrival of Icardi, who has already scored 121 goals at the highest level in Italy, would give the defensive players extra support.

The two defenders have already adapted quickly to Italian football, but an experienced striker could significantly increase Lazio's attacking chances.

Gianluca Di Marzio continues to stress that Icardi is seriously considering moving to the Italian capital, which would allow the club to take an important step towards a stronger attack.

The coming days will determine whether the financial terms and the approval of coach Gennaro Gatusso will clear the way for a transfer, after which Taylor and Doekhi could share their first season with a new goal‑scorer.