Arsenal are preparing to make a massive money offer for Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez.
This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews.
For much of the time that he has been at Inter, Martinez has been the subject of transfer speculation.
Over the course of his Nerazzurri career, the Argentine has developed into one of Europe’s most prolific and complete strikers.
Martinez has occasionally been dogged by accusations of inconsistency. He has gone through goal droughts, and at times struggled in big matches.
But Martinez was Inter’s key man in last season’s Serie A title triumph. He was the top scorer in the league.
Meanwhile, Lautaro Martinez was also the top scorer at the Copa America as Argentina won the tournament last summer.
Moreover, Martinez provides far more to Inter than just goals. He is the player who sets the tone for the team’s entire style of play with his defensive workrate and linkup play.
Thus far, Martinez has always remained loyal to Inter. Last summer, he committed his future to the club with a new long-term contract extension until the end of June 2029.
Therefore, getting the Nerazzurri captain out of Milan will be no mean feat.
But according to Tuttosport, Premier League giants Arsenal are ready to try.
The Gunners want to reinforce their attack next summer. The forward positions have been problem areas this season, particularly due to injuries.
And according to Tuttosport, Arsenal have set their sights on Inter captain Lautaro Martinez.
Naturally, it would take a seismic offer to get Inter at the negotiating table.
But according to Tuttosport, the Gunners are ready to break the bank. The newspaper reports that the English club are getting ready to make a bid worth around €120 million.
