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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: The Times make Lautaro Martinez transfer claim"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/spurs-transfer-news-inter-milan-the-times-lautaro-martinez-update-thfc-latest/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-05-04T10:40:01Z"
modified: "2022-05-04T10:40:01Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: The Times make Lautaro Martinez transfer claim

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/) remain in the mix to sign Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez this summer, according to a reliable source.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs make 2021 bid…

Spurs transfer chief Fabio Paratici, setting his sights on the Argentine last summer, reportedly had a fee agreed to sign Inter’s striker in 2021 ([The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tottenham-agree-fee-for-inter-striker-lautaro-martinez-5sfnz8ddl#:~:text=Tottenham%20Hotspur%20agree%20%C2%A360m%20fee%20for%20Inter%20striker%20Lautaro%20Mart%C3%ADnez,-exclusive&text=Tottenham%20Hotspur%20have%20agreed%20a,fending%20off%20interest%20from%20Arsenal.)).

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The [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) top four chasers ended up missing out on Martinez after Romelu Lukaku’s marquee sale to Chelsea, prompting a [full U-turn](https://sempreinter.com/2021/08/16/tottenham-continue-to-press-for-lautaro-martinez-but-inter-refuse-to-sell-him-italian-broadcaster-reports/) over the South American’s move to north London.

Lilywhites boss Antonio Conte has set his sights on a new forward as back up for star man Harry Kane alongside other targets [(The Telegraph)](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/04/20/antonio-conte-targets-six-summer-signings-spurs-face-homegrown/), and despite their failed attempt last year, it appears Spurs are still in the mix for Martinez.

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### The Latest: Tottenham eye move…

According to a reliable source in [The Times and journalist Gary Jacob](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/arsenal-renew-interest-in-lautaro-martinez-as-champions-league-hopes-grow-slw7zsjm5#), Paratici and co ‘retain’ their interest in the San Siro star as they eye a 2022 move.

However, it is also believed they have ‘other priorities’ and are ‘quietly confident’ Kane will stay at Hotspur Way next season.

### The Verdict: Push forward?

The [37-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lautaro-martinez/nationalmannschaft/spieler/406625) forward would undoubtedly be a brilliant signing for Conte and could seriously bolster their options.

Hailed as a [‘beast](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8213955/The-guy-really-beast-love-Romelu-Lukaku-heaps-praise-team-mate-Lautaro-Martinez.html)‘ by his former teammate Lukaku, his quality is perhaps best summed up a once sky high valuation, with Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio refusing to sell for anything less than his former £100 million release clause at one point [(The Daily Mail).](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8364399/Barcelona-pay-Lautaro-Martinezs-100m-release-clause-insists-Inter-Milans-sporting-director.html)

Now that the cash-strapped European heavyweights have ‘[signalled their intention’](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/arsenal-renew-interest-in-lautaro-martinez-as-champions-league-hopes-grow-slw7zsjm5#) to sell for around £60-70 million, Tottenham simply must consider take advantage of this major price drop by pushing forward with a bid.

Conte will need proof of Spurs’ ambition if he is to remain at N17 for 2022/2023 and attempting a move for his former star could well be a display of intent.

Journalist Pete O’Rourke claims the Italian is a ‘[big fan’](https://www.givemesport.com/87993483-tottenham-theyll-consider-it-conte-and-paratici-big-fans-of-67m-target) of Martinez alongside Paratici and Spurs should certainly weigh backing Conte with a summer swoop.

***In other news: Source: Conte now green-lights exit for ‘perfect’ Spurs player who ‘100%’ wants to quit! Find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-lilywhites-source-shares-major-exit-update/)***