Lazio director Igli Tare has refused to admit whether the club are interested in Sporting Lisbon striker Fredy Montero.
The 27-year-old Colombian international has proved a prolific scorer in the Liga Sagres since making the move from Major League Soccer outfit Seattle Sounders in 2013.
The Albiceleste have been linked with him as they look to reinforce their squad for their European adventure next season, and Tare hinted that Montero may be one of their targets.
“I know him, but I do not talk about negotiations with newspapers, as you risk only to inflate the prices of players,” Tare toldĀ Record.
“Of course this does not mean that we are interested in him, we simply prefer not to talk about it.”
Montero has hit 14 goals in 32 appearances for Sporting this campaign.