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title: "Arsenal: Lautaro Martinez would ‘be an absolutely phenomenal signing’"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2023-02-27T12:10:55Z"
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# Arsenal: Lautaro Martinez would ‘be an absolutely phenomenal signing’

**[Journalist Paul Brown](https://twitter.com/pbsportswriter) says that Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez would ‘be an absolutely phenomenal signing’ for [Arsenal](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/) this summer.**

### The Lowdown: In contact

It was [reported](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/lautaro-martinez-transfer-news-inter-milan/) earlier this month that Arsenal are ‘in contact’ with the agents of Martinez over a potential move, and that he would be ‘very keen’.

Inter are thought to be willing to accept an offer of between £70-80m for him, as they are struggling financially.

### The Latest: ‘Phenomenal signing’

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/arsenal-transfer-news-80m-striker-absolutely-phenomenal-signing-emirates/), Brown says that Martinez would ‘be an absolutely phenomenal signing’ for the Gunners, although he would not ‘rule out’ North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the race for his signature:

*“I think he would be an absolutely phenomenal signing. He is someone who a lot of teams have looked at.*

*“Spurs are also very interested in him and I think you wouldn’t rule them out if he were to become available. Getting into the Champions League is going to be key.”*

### The Verdict: What a statement

It would be a big statement from [Mikel Arteta](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/mikel-arteta/)‘s side if they were to go out and sign Martinez this summer.

Lauded as a ‘[beast](https://twitter.com/goal/status/1249618825110269952?s=20&t=wV7acJri1MVmmBipX9DK6w)‘ by his Inter striking partner Romelu Lukaku, the 25-year-old scored [17 goals and made a further ten assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lautaro-martinez/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/406625/plus/0?saison=2020&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) in helping his team win the [Serie A title](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lautaro-martinez/erfolge/spieler/406625) in the 2020/21 season, and was also part of the Argentina squad that won the [FIFA World Cup](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lautaro-martinez/erfolge/spieler/406625) in Qatar.

Martinez is a big-game player, and has scored [138](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lautaro-martinez/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/406625/plus/0?saison=&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) times in total over the course of his career for club and country so far.

Nonetheless, with Gabriel Jesus struggling with [injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gabriel-jesus/verletzungen/spieler/363205) this season, he would be a perfect alternative for Arteta, as Arsenal look to battle on four fronts next term.