Inter Milan are bracing for offers from Chelsea, PSG, and Atletico Madrid for star striker Lautaro Martinez.
According to Tutto Mercato Web, Chelsea face tough competition in their chase for Lautaro Martinez, as PSG and Atletico Madrid are competing for the striker’s signing. Inter Milan may be open to a sale if the right offer comes in this window, as they look to re-sign Romelu Lukaku, probably on a loan deal.
The summer window might have just opened up, but the market is shaping up nicely with top clubs vying for strikers. The top-six sides of the Premier League are looking for a new forward, and the options are very few, as clubs remain alert to any possible opportunity.
The strikers in demand will cost a lot, especially for Premier League clubs, and few have already started to make their moves. Manchester City have signed Erling Haaland, while Liverpool are closing in on Darwin Nunez. Arsenal hope to sign Gabriel Jesus in the next weeks, with the Brazilian on Tottenham and Chelsea’s radars.
The list goes on, including Chelsea, who have a peculiar requirement despite having two high-profile forwards on their roster. Thomas Tuchel would allow Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku to depart for the right conditions after both strikers endured an underwhelming season.
Chelsea are open to letting Lukaku leave on loan, with Inter Milan keen on re-signing the forward. The Belgian is also angling for a return to the San Siro if the two clubs can work out a deal. If they manage to broker the forward’s exit, Chelsea could consider bringing in a new frontman, with many options being discussed.
They have been offered Jesus and also have Lautaro Martinez on their radar. However, the Inter Milan star only signed a new deal at the start of last season, meaning he is tied to the San Siro outfit until 2026. The contract duration lets the Nerrazzuri dictate the price tag.
Chelsea are keen on the forward and may look to make an offer, although they face competition from PSG and Atletico Madrid. The Parisians have a star-studded squad and may look to strengthen the front line with a new No. 9. They tied down Kylian Mbappe to a new lucrative deal, although they could dispense with the likes of Mauro Icardi if a suitor comes in.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are on the hunt for a new striker after deciding against renewing Luis Suarez’s contract, which expires in the summer. Replacing the Uruguayan is a priority for Diego Simeone, who is scouring the market for viable options.
Martinez had previously hinted a move to Spain might work in his favour, although a transfer to the Premier League could be tempting. However, moving away from the San Siro will depend on the quality of the offers Inter Milan receive for the forward.