Manchester City are reportedly ready to pay over €90m for Inter striker Lautaro Martinez, although that probably won’t be enough.
The Argentina international celebrates his 23rd birthday today, although will be in no mood for champagne after last night’s 3-2 Europa League Final defeat to Sevilla.
According to The Sun newspaper, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has made Lautaro his number one transfer priority as the heir to Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero.
Manchester City are reportedly ready to pay over €90m for Inter striker Lautaro Martinez, although that probably won’t be enough.
The Argentina international celebrates his 23rd birthday today, although will be in no mood for champagne after last night’s 3-2 Europa League Final defeat to Sevilla.
According to The Sun newspaper, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has made Lautaro his number one transfer priority as the heir to Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero.
There had been a release clause in Lautaro’s contract with Inter, worth €111m, but that expired earlier this month.
City nonetheless hope to tempt the Nerazzurri into a sale by offering £84m (circa €91m), although that won’t be enough.
Barcelona have spent all summer openly pursuing the Argentina international, but could not meet the asking price.
He forged an excellent partnership with Romelu Lukaku and has scored 21 goals with seven assists in 49 competitive games this season.