Taty Castellanos' injury has prevented the Biancocelesti from scoring, despite the fact that they signed Dia, Noslin, and Tchaouna as attacking reinforcements last season. Recently, even the Argentinian's performances have drawn criticism, with some supporters believing the team needs a more prolific center-forward to spearhead the attack. As a result, it is generally anticipated that Lazio would look to acquire a striker who can contribute strength, physicality, and—above all—goals. Ionnidis, who was previously on Angelo Fabiani's shortlist last summer, is among the profiles that the club has been connected to in recent weeks.
The Italian capital team has already dispatched an ambassador to Athens to test the waters with Panathinaikos, according to Sportdog.gr (via La Lazio Siamo Noi). In order to prepare for more serious negotiations in the upcoming weeks and months, the source characterises it as an effort to start preliminary conversations with the Greek heavyweights.