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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Journalist drops exciting Lautaro Martinez claim"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2021-11-21T10:50:46Z"
modified: "2021-11-21T10:50:46Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Journalist drops exciting Lautaro Martinez claim

**Speaking to [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/1789041-tottenham-transfer-news-spurs-set-to-reignite-interest-in-72m-rising-star), journalist Dean Jones of Eurosport has made a rather promising claim involving Tottenham Hotspur and Lautaro Martinez.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs dealt Martinez summer blow…

As reliably reported, Spurs were well in the mix to sign the Inter Milan striker even before new manager Antonio Conte’s highly-anticipated arrival in north London.

[Spurs developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/spurs-developments-2/)

Indeed, managing director Fabio Paratici had his sights set on the Argentine at one point in the summer window and [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tottenham-agree-fee-for-inter-striker-lautaro-martinez-5sfnz8ddl) even revealed that a £60m fee had been agreed with Inter.

However, in a twist to the tale, London rivals Chelsea played a heavy hand in Tottenham’s failed swoop for Martinez thanks to their capture of Belgium superstar Romelu Lukaku.

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Fabrizio Romano explained that the 28-year-old’s move to Stamford Bridge prompted Inter’s reluctance to agree a deal with Spurs over Martinez, especially considering that they would have been left without a marquee centre-forward ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1424342785298247681)).

The Argentina striker duly ended up putting pen to paper on a [new deal at the San Siro](https://www.marca.com/en/football/serie-a/2021/10/28/617aeb51ca4741522d8b456f.html) instead, which reportedly earning him around [£179,000 per week.](https://wageindicator.co.uk/pay/vip-celebrity-salary/Lautaro-Martinez)

### The Latest: Spurs could now return…

You’d think that would be the end of Tottenham’s interest, but Jones has now come out with another twist to the tale.

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Speaking to [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/1789041-tottenham-transfer-news-spurs-set-to-reignite-interest-in-72m-rising-star), he believes that Spurs under Conte will return for another attempt in the winter window, explaining:

*“”I’m told Lautaro Martinez is someone they’re going to look back towards again in January.”*

### The Verdict: Exciting…

Given their links to Fiorentina hotshot Dusan Vlahovic, with there even being talk of a [meeting held in London already](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-not-let-go-signing-meeting-held-spurs-perhaps-favourite-get-deal-done/), this claim on an alternative star striker target is certainly exciting.

Going by Martinez’s pedigree, he is a player who would significantly bolster Conte’s options at Spurs and could partner star striker Harry Kane to devastating effect – or maybe even replace him.

According to [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/299344/Show/Lautaro-Mart%C3%ADnez), the 24-year-old has scored more goals in Serie A this season than [anyone for Tottenham](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/30/Show/England-Tottenham) in the Premier League, racking up a higher average of [attempts per 90](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/299344/Show/Lautaro-Mart%C3%ADnez) in that time also.

The South American has also attracted praise from some the very best strikers in world football, including former Inter teammate Lukaku, who called Martinez a ‘beast’ on Instagram Live (via [Daily Mail](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8213955/amp/The-guy-really-beast-love-Romelu-Lukaku-heaps-praise-team-mate-Lautaro-Martinez.html)).

However, one major hiccup to this Spurs transfer plan may be costs, especially considering that the Argentina international is valued at around £72m by [Transfermarkt.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lautaro-martinez/profil/spieler/406625)

Paratici and co will need to smash the club’s transfer record to get a deal done, but going by his age, calibre and quality, Martinez may well be worth the investment.

***In other news: Tottenham tell rising star he is free to leave as they green light surprise exit from N17, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-lilywhites-green-light-exit-in-surprise-move/)***