Manchester United open talks for Lautaro Martinez

The attacking department of the Manchester United squad needs quality additions this winter.

According to the football transfer rumours in British media, Manchester United have opened talks for Lautaro Martinez.

The 25-year-old has been subject to interest from various European clubs.

Inter Milan spent 25 million euros to sign the Argentina international from Racing Club in the summer of 2018. He has four years left on his current contract which expires in 2026.

The striker has banged in 7 goals and provided 3 assists in 15 matches this term on all fronts.

The 25-year-old is considered to be one of the best strikers in Argentina. His record for Argentina is also impressive. Martinez has scored 21 goals in 40 matches for Argentina at senior level.

Erik ten Hag wants to sign a new striker and Lautaro Martinez is one of the names at the top of his wishlist.

The Argentina international is thought to perfectly fit the profile of striker Ten Hag wants to target in the winter transfer window.

Manchester United will have funds to spend in the market and it will be interesting to see how they approach the winter transfer window.

The former Racing Club man provides a unique blend between a classic center-forward and the modern striker. His finishing abilities when in and around the box will come as a massive asset to Erik ten Hag’s side.

According to the report, “Manchester United are in contact with representatives of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez. La Gazzetta dello Sport says United will target Lautaro if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves. Speculation over the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and his future remains at fever pitch. And United hold an interest in Inter Milan forward Lautaro. It is claimed that initial contact has already been made, with manager Erik ten Hag is understood to be a big admirer of the Argentina international.”

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Manchester United will have to present a really enticing offer to bring Inter to the negotiating table. The Red Devils have the resources to tempt them but it will be interesting to see if they are willing to overpay for the player.

The Italian giants would be wise to keep the Argentina international, but if they do let him go expect it to be for a hefty sum.

Good signing for Manchester United?

If Manchester United and Erik ten Hag are seriously considering a striker, Martinez could also prove to be a smart option.

A striker of Lautaro Martinez’s ceiling will be a massive addition to Manchester United squad as he will not only improve the overall quality of Erik ten Hag’s starting XI but also add some stability and variety to his attacking department.

It will be interesting to see whether Manchester United will make their move during the winter transfer window.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.