Manchester United has set its sights on Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez for the summer of 2019.
According to the Spanish website Fichajes, Manchester United is preparing an aggressive effort to buy Inter Milan’s top performer, Lautaro Martinez, in the forthcoming summer transfer window.
Martinez, an Argentine forward, has been a significant component in Inter Milan’s recent success, helping the club win Serie A and reach the Champions League final.
Manchester United, who struggled with goal-scoring last season and subsequently recruited Rasmus Hojlund during the summer transfer window, have taken note of his strong performances at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. Hojlund, on the other hand, is regarded as a young prospect still in need of development, prompting the Red Devils to regard him as a more established striker.
Ten Hag’s Passion
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, according to Fichajes, has chosen Martinez as his top pick to improve the team’s frontline. Ten Hag has reportedly asked the club’s administration to chase Martinez’s signature next summer.
According to the source, Inter Milan is planning a fresh contract offer to guarantee Martinez’s long-term commitment. However, financial issues may force the Italian club to consider deals, particularly if Manchester United makes an attractive offer.
Fichajes believes that Manchester United is ready to submit a “strong” proposition that could persuade Inter Milan to split ways with their star striker. Inter is in a solid position to demand a significant amount if they chose to trade Martinez at the end of the season, with three years remaining on his current deal and a Transfermarkt valuation of around £72 million.
Martinez’s goal-scoring brilliance for Inter Milan has already been on display, and Manchester United fans are hoping that if he joins the club, he can recreate that performance. It remains to be seen whether Ten Hag’s team would make a formal approach for Martinez next summer, making it an intriguing subject to monitor.
