Lazio have identified Alvaro Morata as their latest option to strengthen their attack after a move for Bamba Dieng was abandoned when the forward failed a medical.
The Biancocelesti are looking for a new centre-forward but must work within a very restricted budget, limiting their ability to pursue their preferred targets.
Morata, who is currently with Como, could be available to Lazio on loan. According to reports from Corriere dello Sport and Sport Mediaset, the club have made an approach for the Spain international as they assess alternatives for the position.
The 33-year-old, who turns 34 in October, has built one of the most extensive club careers in European football. He has played for Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Milan and Galatasaray before joining Como.
Morata initially moved to Como on loan in 2025. That transfer was made permanent a year later for a fee of €12m, and Lazio are now considering whether a temporary move could provide a solution to their attacking shortage.
Lazio’s first-choice target had been Mauro Icardi, but the former Inter and Galatasaray striker never seriously considered a move to the capital. With Icardi unavailable and the club unable to make a major financial commitment, attention has shifted to other possible signings.
The attempted deal for free agent Bamba Dieng also fell through after the player failed a medical examination because of a recurring knee injury. Lazio subsequently abandoned the transfer.
Coach Gennaro Gattuso would prefer to bring in Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo. However, that move would require a complicated arrangement because Lazio cannot currently afford to commit to an obligation to buy.
The proposed solution would be for Pinamonti to sign a new short-term contract at the Mapei Stadium before joining Lazio on loan. That agreement would include an option for the Italian club to buy him at the end of the season.
Lazio’s financial restrictions have already forced them to revise the terms of their agreement with Inter for Davide Frattesi. The club had to reformulate that deal because they are not presently in a position to accept a mandatory purchase commitment.
Morata therefore represents another possible route for Lazio as they continue their search for a centre-forward. His experience across several major European clubs and his availability from Como on a potential loan have placed him on the club’s radar, although the limitations of Lazio’s budget remain central to any negotiations.
