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Petar Ratkov Transfer from Lazio to Southampton
During the final days of the transfer window, offers from Southampton for Lazio's Peter Ratkov were unsuccessful.
During the final days of the transfer window, offers from Southampton for Lazio's Peter Ratkov were unsuccessful.
Petar Ratkov rejected a move to England after Championship side Southampton submitted a proposal of more than €10m plus bonuses, which the forward declined.
Petar Ratkov rejected a move to England after Championship side Southampton submitted a proposal of more than €10m plus bonuses, which the forward declined.
According to Sportitalia, Petar Ratkov has again rejected Southampton, a club that wanted to bring him to the Premier League.
According to Sportitalia, Petar Ratkov has again rejected Southampton, a club that wanted to bring him to the Premier League.
Petar Ratkov is increasingly likely to leave Lazio this summer. According to Italian publication TUTTOmercato, Ratkov has become more open to a departure, with Southampton closely monitoring the situation. The Serbian had initially rejected a move to Hampshire earlier in the window to compete for his position, but he will play no part under Gennaro Gattuso this campaign and has now become receptive to a move to Southampton. Lazio are looking to sell, which would likely require an eight-figure sum. Southampton faces competition from both Dinamo Moscow and Crvena zvezda to sign the 23-year-old.
Petar Ratkov is increasingly likely to leave Lazio this summer. According to Italian publication TUTTOmercato, Ratkov has become more open to a departure, with Southampton closely monitoring the situation. The Serbian had initially rejected a move to Hampshire earlier in the window to compete for his position, but he will play no part under Gennaro Gattuso this campaign and has now become receptive to a move to Southampton. Lazio are looking to sell, which would likely require an eight-figure sum. Southampton faces competition from both Dinamo Moscow and Crvena zvezda to sign the 23-year-old.
According to Sky Sport, Southampton has requested information from Lazio to purchase Petar Ratkov on a permanent basis and is attempting to convince him to change teams. Petar Ratkov is not convinced by the offers he has received. A Serbian club has recently also shown interest in the player, in addition to the interest from Dinamo Mosca and Southampton, but no club has yet convinced him.
According to Sky Sport, Southampton has requested information from Lazio to purchase Petar Ratkov on a permanent basis and is attempting to convince him to change teams. Petar Ratkov is not convinced by the offers he has received. A Serbian club has recently also shown interest in the player, in addition to the interest from Dinamo Mosca and Southampton, but no club has yet convinced him.
Reports from Italy have circulated that Serbian striker Petar Ratkov has turned down the chance to leave Lazio for Southampton this summer. SaintsExtra reported that Lazio striker Petar Ratkov recently turned down the chance to join Southampton. The player rejected interest from the Championship club.
Reports from Italy have circulated that Serbian striker Petar Ratkov has turned down the chance to leave Lazio for Southampton this summer. SaintsExtra reported that Lazio striker Petar Ratkov recently turned down the chance to join Southampton. The player rejected interest from the Championship club.
Southampton has made an approach for Petar Ratkov in recent hours. Il Messaggero writes that the club's interest is one to follow with attention. The move to Southampton could be more convincing for the player than the Russian option.
Southampton has made an approach for Petar Ratkov in recent hours. Il Messaggero writes that the club's interest is one to follow with attention. The move to Southampton could be more convincing for the player than the Russian option.
Lazio has been seeking to sell 22-year-old Serbian international Petar Ratkov this summer to enable the signing of a new striker. Southampton was a potential destination for the player, but Ratkov declined a move to the club earlier in the window. The striker was not interested in the move, which resulted in the Saints pursuing other options, eventually signing Divin Mubama. It has also been reported that Dynamo Moscow has an interest in Ratkov. The centre-forward joined Lazio from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2026 for a fee reported to be €13 million and made 8 appearances without scoring in Serie A last season. In August 2026, Dinamo Moscow reportedly proposed €15 million plus bonuses for the player, and it was said that Lazio accepted this proposal.
Lazio has been seeking to sell 22-year-old Serbian international Petar Ratkov this summer to enable the signing of a new striker. Southampton was a potential destination for the player, but Ratkov declined a move to the club earlier in the window. The striker was not interested in the move, which resulted in the Saints pursuing other options, eventually signing Divin Mubama. It has also been reported that Dynamo Moscow has an interest in Ratkov. The centre-forward joined Lazio from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2026 for a fee reported to be €13 million and made 8 appearances without scoring in Serie A last season. In August 2026, Dinamo Moscow reportedly proposed €15 million plus bonuses for the player, and it was said that Lazio accepted this proposal.
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