[New post] Inter Milan have no interest in Arsenal’s Lautaro Martinez offer as Atletico Madrid lead the way for his signature, while Tottenham lurk if Harry Kane is sold
Anish Dogra posted: " Arsenal have been dealt with a huge blow in their pursuit of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez. The champions of Serie A have reportedly told the Gunners that they are not interested in a cash-plus-player deal. Tuttosport suggest Inter"
Arsenal have been dealt with a huge blow in their pursuit of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez.
The champions of Serie A have reportedly told the Gunners that they are not interested in a cash-plus-player deal.
Inter are resigned to losing Martinez this summer
Tuttosport suggest Inter want an offer of around €90million (£76.8m) to part ways with the talented striker.
With both clubs unable to agree a deal for the player the door has opened up for other suitors with Atletico Madrid leading the line to secure the 23-year-old's service.
Some reports have suggested that a £29.9m has already been rejected but both clubs remain in positive talks with the Spanish champions apparently willing to meet Inter's price tag.
The Telegraph have also reported that Tottenham Hotspur could secure the signing should Harry Kane leave for Manchester City.
Martinez could move to north London this summer
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nerazzurri have been hit hard financially.
Despite already selling Achraf Hakimi to PSG for an intial £51.3m they still require more funds to balance their books, hence why they are only interested in cash for Martinez.
The Copa America winner currently has two years left on his contract and it seems just a matter of time before he leaves Milan.
Simeone is a big fan of the striker and wants to bring him to the Wanda Metropolitano this season
Given the attacking quality both clubs already possess, Martinez would be a great fit for either team.
In his rise under former manager Antonio Conte, the 23-year-old created a formidable partnership with Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.
Last season, as the Nerazzurri won their first title in 11-years, Martinez played a pivotal role in the club's success scoring 17 goals and contributing 10 assists as he played all 38 games throughout the campaign.
He then proceeded to continue that form in the Copa America.
Two goals and a converted penalty in a shoot-out win against Colombia in the quarter-finals helped Lionel Messi win his first trophy for his country.
Martinez played a big role in helping Argentina win their first since 1993
While the north London club are far from agreeing a deal with Inter, they need to sell players to create funds and could sell striker Alexandre Lacazette and right-back Hector Bellerin.
Both players were originally thought to be a part of an offer for Hakimi with the Spaniard reportedly willing to move to the San Siro following ten years at Arsenal.
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka could have helped increased the Gunners' transfer budget had a deal been agreed with Roma.
That transfer, however, is unlikely to go through now following comments made by his manager Mikel Arteta following the 2-1 loss to Chelsea in a pre-season friendly.
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