Lautaro Martinez, a striker for Inter Milan who has been coveted by Manchester United, is “keen” on joining Chelsea as the European transfer season heats up.
The player, who is anticipated to leave the Italian club this summer, is reportedly of great interest to Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of the New Blues.
The Premier League’s Chelsea and Manchester United are among the clubs showing intense interest in the Argentine striker. Both teams are in severe need of a reliable starter who can join them in the first eleven for the upcoming season.
This season, the 25-year-old participated in 57 games in all competitions, scoring 28 goals to help his team advance to the Champions League final.
Martinez is interested in Chelsea’s proposal despite not playing in Europe, according to sources who spoke to Football Insider.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of United, will need to move quickly if he hopes to sign the striker, who is undoubtedly being pursued by a number of other clubs in Europe.
Rasmus Hojlund of Atlanta seems to be gaining his attention right now, giving the impression that he is shifting his attention elsewhere.
Inter are eager to transfer players this summer in order to earn money for their window spending, and they would grudgingly consider bids for the World Cup winner, the publication confirms.
His services might be obtained for around £60m, which Ten Hag might be able to afford.
The transfer budget for Manchester United is anticipated to be particularly low in comparison to prior summers due to the impending takeover and Financial Fair Play factors. Even so, it might be enough for the manager to bring in a handful of quality players for the upcoming campaign, with the Argentine being one of the better choices at £60m.
Martinez, who recently helped Argentina win the World Cup, will undoubtedly be a top choice for his new team.
