Lautaro Martinez thrilled to seal Arsenal transfer as Spurs consider hijacking move
Lautaro Martinez is free to leaving Inter Milan for Arsenal this summer as the Gunners balance up a move for the Argentina international.
Martinez, 23, is available for transfer this summer as Inter attempt to try and balance their books.
The Gunners, who were in touch with the Serie A side over the sale of Hector Bellerin, have enquired about his availability and expect the forward to be available, should the right offer be placed on the table.
According to The Athletic, it would be an uncomplicated deal to complete, with Italian champions Inter despondent for a cash injection as they look to become a more sustainable club.
While Arsenal have long held an interest in signing Martinez – who almost achieved a £100million move to Barcelona in the not too distant past – a move has earlier been considered unrealistic.
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As such, he was not on their original list of summer targets but the chance has presented itself to sign him.
Martinez – who won Serie A with his club and the Copa America with his country last season – is open to a transfer to the Premier League and is interested in signing for Arsenal.
He was due for a big salary jump in Milan and had agreed a new deal with the club but their financial restrictions have meant they were unable to sign it off.
A move to Arsenal would see him earn significantly more, with Inter team-mates Romelu Lukaku, Christian Eriksen and Alexis Sanchez all earning more than double the £2.1million-a-year he’s currently paid.
The Gunners are not the only Premier League club who are monitoring Martinez’s situation.
North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur are associated with the Argentine, but only if they end up losing Harry Kane to Manchester City.
For Arsenal, a move could be reliant on Alexandre Lacazette’s future as they look to raise funds.
They mentioned the French striker as part of a possible deal for Martinez, but Inter are only interested in a cash move.
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Lautaro Martinez thrilled to seal Arsenal transfer as Spurs consider hijacking move.
