Lazio is searching for a new striker for coach Gattuso, and Mauro Icardi is one of two main targets on the club's shortlist, which also includes Santiago Gimenez. Lazio is monitoring the 33-year-old Argentinian international, who has 8 caps and 1 goal for his country, and has begun contact with his representatives. The former Inter player is now a free agent after his contract with Galatasaray officially came to an end following an unsuccessful renewal meeting on May 18. It is reported that he is eager to return to Italy. In addition to the interest from the Italian club, it is also said that there are suitors for the striker in Brazil and Saudi Arabia. According to Transfermarkt, Icardi has a current market value of €4.00m. He joined Galatasaray from Paris Saint Germain in July 2023 for a fee of €10 million. In February 2026, it was reportedly sought by Galatasaray to receive €15 million for the striker from Juventus.