Lautaro Martinez, a forward for Inter, has garnered interest from Manchester United, according to a report from 90min.
Which forward will Manchester United sign?
Erik ten Hag may have to switch his attention to other targets, such as Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, after transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently stated that it will be “very difficult” for Man United to sign Harry Kane this summer.
The Red Devils have been informed that they will have to fork over €90m (£77.5m) for the Serbian, which is comparable to the sum they may have to pay for Goncalo Ramos of Benfica, who may be available for around £70m.
Rasmus Hojlund of Atalanta is rumoured to have engaged in “concrete talks,” and Gift Orban of Gent has also caught the attention of United after a standout campaign in the Belgian Pro League.
Regardless of the outcome of tonight’s Champions League final against Manchester City, Martinez is expected to leave Inter this summer, and according to a report from 90min, Man United have now expressed interest in signing him.
A number of clubs, including Manchester United, have been contacted by the Argentinian’s agents to let them know their client is prepared for a new challenge this summer.
However, Real Madrid and Chelsea have also expressed interest, so there will be competition for the 25-year-old’s services.
If the Red Devils don’t land the Inter star, they might consider signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli, though the Nigerian could cost more than £85 million (€100 million).
Should Lautaro Martinez be signed by Man United?
There are three Serie A strikers on Erik ten Hag’s list of potential targets for the summer, and there are some signs that Osimhen might be the best choice given that he led Italy in goals scored.
The Inter striker, who scored 21 league goals, was not far behind him, and he is also better at involving teammates in play, as evidenced by his 0.23 assists per 90 minutes on average over the previous year, which is nearly twice as much as the Napoli player’s average.
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Martinez, who has been hailed as “unbelievable” by the media, has established himself over several Serie A seasons, scoring a total of 21 goals last season and contributing to a total of 27 goals in the 2020–21 season.
The £183k per week forward helped Inter advance to the Champions League final this season by scoring the game-winning goal in the second leg of the semi-final to guarantee Inter’s victory.
As a result, he might be a fantastic acquisition for United as they prepare to compete in the top division of European football again the following season.
