Arsenal plotting summer move for Martinez

Arsenal are plotting a move to bring Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez to the Premier League this summer, according to reports.

The Lowdown: Standout performer

Since Gabriel Jesus has been sidelined with injury, Eddie Nketiah has been the primary attacking force for Mikel Arteta and he has exceeded expectations, but the boss is still in need of a more senior reinforcement to compete with the Brazilian upon his return.

The Argentinian has been a standout star for the Serie A giants this season, where he’s currently their top-performing player with a match rating of 7.28, and this high standard of performance appears to have grabbed the attention of Edu at the Emirates Stadium.

The Latest: Arsenal eyeing Martinez

According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are all set to ‘battle it out’ to secure the signature of Martinez this summer.

The Inter forward is believed to figure ‘highly’ on the sporting director’s wish-list, but it’s reported that his side could demand a fee ‘far higher’ than the £40-50m valuation of Denzel Dumfries as a result of their financial problems.

The Gunners have held a ‘long-term interest’ in the 25-year-old with Arteta a ‘big admirer’, and it’s claimed that he would be ‘keen’ on a move to the top-flight.

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The Verdict: Splash the cash

Martinez has been dubbed an ‘unstoppable’ striker by talent scout Jacek Kulig, and looking at his statistics, Arsenal must splash the cash to complete a deal for him ahead of their rivals.

The Nike-sponsored talisman has racked up an outstanding 22 goal contributions in 31 appearances across all competitions this season and ranks in the 96^th percentile for most shots per 90 minutes, when compared to other forwards in Europe’s top leagues.

The World Cup winner has also bagged a whopping six man-of-the-match awards this term, highlighting the significant impact he can have, so this is a no-brainer of a move to go through with should the opportunity arise.