BARCELONA are reportedly in the hunt for Manchester United transfer target Lautaro Martinez.
The Spanish giants want to sign a striker that could replace injured Luis Suarez.
Barcelona are ready to make a move for 22-year-old Lautaro Martinez this monthCredit: Reuters
And they believe Martinez might be the one to do that.
Suarez is out for the next three months after having knee surgery and Barca’s newly appointed boss Quique Setien is allegedly keen on making a move for the 22-year-old Inter Milan striker during this transfer window.
On Monday Setien admitted that he is on the lookout for a new central striker, but he was cautious not to give away much about the club’s current position.
He said: ”It’s true we’re speaking about it.
”But we still have to move things on a little bit. It’s an issue I still can’t answer and I am not going to do so”.
Barcelona are prepared to make a £100m offer for the young Argentine, according to TNT Sports.
Martinez, who’s current contract runs until the end of the 2023 season, has scored 15 times in 25 appearances this season.
His partnership with teammate and former Manchester United star Romelu Lukaku has proved effective.
The wonderkid joined Inter from Racing Club in the summer of 2018 and having scored six goals in his debut season, his performances this term have seen him getting much attention.
Among those linked with him are Manchester United, who themselves are seeking attacking reinforcements, particularly with star striker Marcus Rashford currently sidelined.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
