Lautaro Martinez Transfer News Update: Manchester City Join Barcelona in Race to Sign £84M Inter Milan Striker
Martinez is potentially primed to be one of the best strikers. Barcelona though are expected to face tough competition for Man City for his signature. city already have Aguero and young Gabriel Jesus as the two frontline strikers but with Aguero suffering from frequent injuries and Gabriel Jesus not inspiring confidence, City are in the look-out for another striker.
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has been subject to transfer speculations as Barcelona are rumoured to be in talks with the Argentina attacker to bring him to Camp Nou in the summer. But the Spanish league champions will now have competition from Manchester City with reports claiming that English Premier League (EPL) side are monitoring the young forward and view him as a long-term replacement for club legend Sergio Aguero. La Liga giants, Barcelona, were reported to have initiated talks with the 22-year-old for a summer move and are the favourites to add him to their already star-studded attacking line-up. The Blaugrana and City are, however, not the only European clubs chasing the £84m rated striker. Martinez also has suitors in Manchester United and Liverpool as both clubs also see him as their potential leader in the future. Paul Pogba Transfer Update: Manchester United Midfielder Not Keen on January Transfer Move.
According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have already planned for their next summer signings and have listed Martinez as their prime target. The Blaugrana side reportedly contacted Inter to discuss a possible move in 2020 and are willing to pay the £84m transfer fee if Martinez is willing to move to Camp Nou. Martinez, who moved from Racing club to Serie A in 2018, has flourished under Antonio Conte alongside Romelu Lukaku. He has already scored 13 times in 21 appearances this season, five of which have come in the Champions League.
Martinez is potentially destined for greater things in football and is primed to be one of the best strikers in the future. Barcelona though are expected to face tough competition for Man City for his signature. The city already have Aguero and young Gabriel Jesus as the two frontline strikers but with Aguero suffering from frequent injuries and Gabriel Jesus not inspiring confidence, City are in the look-out for another striker.
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