Chelsea and PSG are among those alert to Lautaro Martinez’s contractual situation with Inter Milan, with either club expected to make an approach.
According to Fichajes, Lautaro Martinez’s contractual tensions with Inter Milan have led to Chelsea and PSG keeping close tabs on the Argentine forward. With two years left on his current deal, the two footballing giants could make a move for the 26-year-old World Cup and Serie A winner.
PSG, Chelsea in Lautaro Martinez tussle
Chelsea and PSG are a few of the sides in the market for a goalscorer, with Lautaro Martinez’s name popping up more than once on their radar in the space of the last six months. The 26-year-old has been a talismanic presence for Inter Milan over the years and cemented his legacy by winning his second Serie A crown in the season that has gone by, scoring 27 goals across all competitions.
However, Chelsea, who had been keeping tabs on Martinez, were out of the race after reports emerged he was close to signing a new deal with Inter Milan. That may not be the case at the moment, as the Blues are seemingly back in the hunt for the Argentine World Cup and Serie A winner.
What Chelsea need is a top-notch goalscorer to compete with Nicolas Jackson next season. Should someone like Martinez enter the frame, then the Argentine will indeed become the automatic first choice for the Blues, as this is the sort of profile incoming manager Enzo Maresca needs. At the same time, Martinez could also be an alternative to names like Victor Osimhen.
As for PSG, they have bid their goodbyes to superstar Kylian Mbappe, and now their primary task will be to reinstate his goals in the team. While they have a host of striking options available, none are guaranteed to bring a set range of goals each season, as Martinez has proven season after season.
Will Inter Milan sell Martinez?
Inter Milan trusted Martinez’s words about his commitment and loyalty to the club, as there was positive news about contract renewals. Currently, there is a bit of an impasse between the two parties, as the club has offered somewhat less than the Argentine’s asking salary.
The difference might only be a couple of million, although it does create an opening for interested parties to make their presence felt. Financially, Chelsea and PSG could sound out a huge contract. But beyond them, there’s unlikely any other club to pay him the €12 million-per-year he continues to demand.
