Inter are on the verge of completing their deal with Racing Club for Lautaro Martinez, but Mauro Icardi depends on the Champions League.
Multiple sources suggest an agreement is imminent, with director Piero Ausilio in the stands when the 21-year-old scored a hat-trick.
The original offer of €20m plus a percentage of a future sale was rejected, but they are whittling it down to the details.
Inter are on the verge of completing their deal with Racing Club for Lautaro Martinez, but Mauro Icardi depends on the Champions League.
Multiple sources suggest an agreement is imminent, with director Piero Ausilio in the stands when the 21-year-old scored a hat-trick.
The original offer of €20m plus a percentage of a future sale was rejected, but they are whittling it down to the details.
Inter have been aided in negotiations by Vice-President Javier Zanetti and new Racing director – and ex-Nerazzurri star – Diego Milito.
Martinez has already agreed a four-year contract worth €1.8m.
Many are wondering if Martinez is the heir to Icardi or someone who can play alongside him.
According to FCInterNews.it, that depends on whether Inter qualify for the Champions League.
Failure to finish in the top four in Serie A this season would trigger more sales at the club and Icardi to Real Madrid for his €110m release clause seems likely.
On the other hand, if the Nerazzurri do get into the Champions League, they must expand their current squad and Martinez would be a great addition.
Icardi was injured this weekend against Crotone, so Eder and youth team player Andrea Pinamonti were the only alternatives for centre-forward.