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30 May 2022 11:43:43
Hi Ed's
Thanks for the hard work!
With Lukaku angling for a move back to inter what would that mean for Lautaro Martinez? Would he have to make way or could they keep them both?
Good luck in busy season!
{Ed002's Note - They would ideally want to keep them both but it is hugely complicated to do so.}
1.) 30 May 2022 12:27:47
Thanks Ed. Where would the interest in Lautaro come from? And if they were forced to choose, would they prioritise lukaku coming back or Martinez staying?
{Ed002's Note - Lautaro Martinez (S) Inter don't want to sell and long-term admirers Barcelona and Manchester City are looking elsewhere although Barcelona would still like to add him in the summer, but significant sales would still be required. Manchester City have signed Haaland instead. Real Madrid are trying to convince Inter to sell and will offer an assortment of players they no longer want in exchange. Atletico Madrid are interested if he becomes available but money would be an issue without a major sale - perhaps Joao Felix. There is support for him from an ex-Chelsea player who was a potential Director of Football at the club but he would be a little down the list of targets Chelsea has as they look to add a striker but perhaps a deal involving Lukaku would work. PSG could look to him but have preferred options. Interest of Spurs and Arsenal will go nowhere as the player would also want Champions League football and the expectation to be challenging and winning. Agent has been in London and Madrid talking to Premier League clubs including Manchetser United - but no CL would hinder them. A move to Spain will be preferred if Inter can be persuaded to sell.
The do not wish to sell Martinez, so that is the priority.}
30 May 2022 12:27:47
Thanks Ed. Where would the interest in Lautaro come from? And if they were forced to choose, would they prioritise lukaku coming back or Martinez staying?
{Ed002's Note - Lautaro Martinez (S) Inter don't want to sell and long-term admirers Barcelona and Manchester City are looking elsewhere although Barcelona would still like to add him in the summer, but significant sales would still be required. Manchester City have signed Haaland instead. Real Madrid are trying to convince Inter to sell and will offer an assortment of players they no longer want in exchange. Atletico Madrid are interested if he becomes available but money would be an issue without a major sale - perhaps Joao Felix. There is support for him from an ex-Chelsea player who was a potential Director of Football at the club but he would be a little down the list of targets Chelsea has as they look to add a striker but perhaps a deal involving Lukaku would work. PSG could look to him but have preferred options. Interest of Spurs and Arsenal will go nowhere as the player would also want Champions League football and the expectation to be challenging and winning. Agent has been in London and Madrid talking to Premier League clubs including Manchetser United - but no CL would hinder them. A move to Spain will be preferred if Inter can be persuaded to sell.
The do not wish to sell Martinez, so that is the priority.}