Mauro Icardi is still in Lazio's orbit, but the Argentine striker's transfer to the Italian capital remains complicated. Despite new contacts between the parties, coach Gennaro Gattuso continues to have reservations about the former Inter striker's approach to Galatasaray.
According to the latest reports from Corriere dello Sport, Icardi, who is currently a free agent, is pushing to sign for Lazio. Sporting director Angelo Fabiani has reopened contacts with the striker's representatives, while the parties are also discussing the economic aspects of a possible deal.
However, the main obstacle remains Gattuso. The Lazio coach had previously prioritized the transfer of Andrea Pinamonti, who is already part of the team, and was not convinced by the idea of approaching Icardi. Gattuso fears that the arrival of the Argentine could affect the balance created within the team and the management of the dressing room.
For this reason, Lazio is trying to understand if the conditions exist to move forward with the deal. The club is expected to give priority to the coach's opinion, while further discussions are expected in the coming days to make a final decision.
Icardi, for his part, seems ready to wear the blue and white shirt if the parties reach an acceptable financial agreement. For Lazio, however, the issue is not only economic. Gattuso wants to maintain the balance of the team and the structure created during the transfer window, so bringing a name with Icardi's weight and profile requires his approval.
So, contrary to reports that Lazio had finally closed the door on the Argentine, the situation still remains open. Icardi wants to go to Rome, Fabiani has reopened talks, while the final word is expected to be Gattuso's.
