Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are willing to break the bank and fork out €150 million to sign Inter Milan skipper Lautaro Martinez.
According to a report from Fichajes, Arsenal are interested in acquiring the services of Lautaro Martinez, and they are ready to pay a massive €150 million to sign the Argentine World Cup winner this summer. Mikel Arteta wants to add a prominent goalscorer to his squad, and the Inter Milan skipper is considered an ideal fit for his system.
The rise and rise of Lautaro Martinez
After coming up the ranks at Racing Club, Martinez joined Inter in the summer of 2018. He has only gone from strength to strength over the years. The 27-year-old has established himself as one of their mainstays and is widely regarded as one of the best forwards in the world, thanks to his consistent performances at the domestic as well as European level.
He has a total of 25 goal contributions in his 41 outings this season. The Argentine international has been in red-hot form in the Champions League, having scored seven goals and bagged an assist in his 10 outings. He found the back of the net and helped his team secure a 2-1 win in the quarter-final first-leg against Bayern on Tuesday.
Will Martinez leave Inter Milan anytime soon?
Lautaro Martinez has been on the radar of quite a few top clubs for a while, thanks to his consistent performances for Inter Milan. Arsenal are one of the clubs that are interested in him, and it seems they are quite serious about their pursuit.
Mikel Arteta wants to add more quality to his offensive unit. He wants to bring in a world-class striker who can lead the line. While Mikel Merino has been doing a phenomenal job up top, and he even played a big part in their 3-0 win over Real Madrid, the Spanish manager still wants an out-and-out striker who can guarantee goals.
Arteta is looking for a proven goalscorer who has experience playing at the highest level and has leadership qualities. Martinez is considered to be the perfect fit for his system and the North London club. The World Cup winner could certainly transform their attack, and he might not find it difficult to adjust to life in the Premier League.
The Gunners have been working hard on a potential transfer of late, and they are willing to put an offer worth €150 million on the table. While Inter consider him a very important part of their plans, and his contract there runs until 2029, that big a fee will certainly make them consider the idea of cashing in on their skipper. The challenge will be to assess whether it’s the right time to let him go or not.