Lazio pursue striker Santiago Gimenez as Gattuso seeks transfer despite budget limits

Italian club Lazio are actively looking for a new striker, with coach Gennaro Gattuso pushing for the acquisition of Mexican forward Santiago Gimenez. While John Kennedy remains the leading target, stalled negotiations with Fluminense have prompted Lazio to consider Gimenez, who previously scored 65 goals in 105 matches for Feyenoord but struggled at AC Milan last season due to injuries, managing only one goal in the Coppa Italia and none in Serie A.

Lazio operate under a zero‑net‑spend policy, meaning any deal must fit strict financial constraints. Gimenez’s expected net salary of €2.5 million per season and Milan’s desire for a permanent sale to recoup their €30 million investment complicate matters. The most realistic scenario discussed is a loan deal with an option or obligation to buy, which could satisfy both clubs while adhering to Lazio’s budgetary limits.