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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Lautaro Martinez transfer claim emerges"
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author: "Daniel Clubbe"
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published: "2022-03-11T15:10:41Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Lautaro Martinez transfer claim emerges

**Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘keeping tabs’ on highly sought-after Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, according to [Planet Sport’s Graeme Bailey](https://www.planetsport.com/soccer/news/arsenal-10-summer-striker-targets-lautaro-martinez-richarlison-marcus-rashford).**

### The lowdown: New deal not enough

Despite only signing a [new contract](https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1453728377672667141?lang=en-GB) in October 2021, the 24-year-old continues to be [heavily linked](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-lautaro-martinez-transfer-23212356) with a move away from the reigning Serie A champions.

Reputable journalist Fabrizio Romano recently told his [Here We Go](https://open.spotify.com/episode/48MSzdJSKdtXp8EQSd0Fvz) podcast that Spurs were ‘looking at’ potential striker targets for the summer and Martinez is the latest name touted.

Previously pursued by Barcelona, ex-Inter strike partner Romelu Lukaku [hailed](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8213955/The-guy-really-beast-love-Romelu-Lukaku-heaps-praise-team-mate-Lautaro-Martinez.html) the Argentine as a ‘beast’ prior to a 2020/21 league campaign in which the pair provided a combined 58 goal contributions ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/PlayerComparison)) to lead Antonio Conte’s side to glory.

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-news-copy/)

### The latest: Domestic interest

The report from [Bailey (via PS)](https://www.planetsport.com/soccer/news/arsenal-10-summer-striker-targets-lautaro-martinez-richarlison-marcus-rashford) claims that both Tottenham and Manchester City are ‘keeping tabs’ on the frontman, whilst north London rivals Arsenal are also believed to be ‘very interested’.

Furthermore, it’s stated that the [37-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lautaro-martinez/nationalmannschaft/spieler/406625/verein_id/3437) Argentina ace is ‘keen’ on a move to the Premier League.

Recently a report from [Tuttosport](https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/inter/2022/03/03-90485176/inter_scamacca_il_futuro_thuram_la_speranza)claimed that the Nerazzurri have already identified Borussia Monchengladbach star Marcus Thuram as a successor to Martinez amidst further interest from Liverpool.

### The verdict: A match made in heaven?

Having already [scored 40 times and provided 19 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lautaro-martinez/leistungsdatentrainer/spieler/406625) under the watchful eye of Conte, the Argentine striker is unlikely to have reservations over working with the Italian and vice versa.

Under contract until 2027 and valued at an eye-watering £72million ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lautaro-martinez/marktwertverlauf/spieler/406625)), it would take a huge fee to bring Martinez to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, with [16 goals and two assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lautaro-martinez/leistungsdaten/spieler/406625) across all competitions this term, the Lilywhites would be adding a high-quality operator to their ranks and should be willing to spend as such.

***In other news: Italian source claims Spurs have made a decision regarding permanent summer transfer! Find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-lilywhites-make-major-dejan-kulusevski-decision/).***