Arsenal make approach to sign £60m South American but face competition from Liverpool | Football Talk

Arsenal have made an audacious method to Inter Milan over a deal to signal Lautaro Martinez however face competitors from the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea if the striker decides to go away, in keeping with varied reviews.

Martinez has developed right into a high class ahead since becoming a member of Inter from Racing Membership in 2018 and he’s contributed 40 objectives and 19 assists within the final two seasons to assist the San Siro giants win the Serie A title.

The 23-year-old’s spectacular kind has sparked curiosity from golf equipment all through Europe and the Telegraph claims Arsenal have made a shock method to Inter Milan to debate a attainable deal this summer season.

Mikel Arteta is available in the market for one more striker as he continues to revamp his squad following an eighth positioned end final 12 months and the Gunners have been strongly linked with a move for out-of-favour Chelsea hitman Tammy Abraham this month.

Nonetheless, Chelsea’s £40m valuation is inflicting issues so Arsenal are eyeing alternate options and Martinez has emerged as a shock goal with the Telegraph reporting that talks have been initiated with Inter over a possible deal.

The Serie A champions are eager to maintain maintain of Martinez however the South American has simply two years left on his present contract so Inter Milan could also be tempted to cash-in this summer season whereas his worth stays excessive.

Football London’s report means that Martinez could be valued at round £60m – which can be out of attain for Arsenal – however the Londoners might use Hector Bellerin as a makeweight in a player-plus-cash swap deal.

Inter have been exhibiting an curiosity in Bellerin so could also be open to the concept of taking him as a part of any deal for Martinez. Any transfer for the striker would even be depending on Arsenal promoting Alexandre Lacazette – who’s been linked with a transfer to Atletico Madrid.

Nonetheless, if Martinez decides to go away Italy this summer season, Arsenal will face stiff competitors as 90min claims Liverpool are amongst a variety of different golf equipment to have expressed their curiosity within the Argentinean worldwide.

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Jurgen Klopp is reportedly eyeing a brand new ahead to assist help the likes of Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota and Mo Salah subsequent season and Martinez has seemingly been recognized as a possible goal for Liverpool if he turns into out there.

90min additionally title Chelsea, Manchester Metropolis, Barcelona and Actual Madrid as different suitors for the Inter Milan hitman so Arsenal – who aren’t in a position to supply any type of European soccer subsequent season – have their work reduce out making an attempt to signal the participant if he decides to go away the San Siro this summer season.