Despite a recent dip in form, Inter Milan’s captain Lautaro Martinez continues to attract interest from top European clubs. The latest suitor to emerge is Chelsea, who are reportedly preparing an audacious offer for the Argentine striker.
According to sources in Argentina, Chelsea is in the market for a genuine number nine and has identified Martinez as a prime target. The Blues are aware of the difficulty in prizing away Inter’s talisman, especially considering his recent contract renewal with the Italian club. However, they are prepared to make a substantial offer to test Inter’s resolve.
Chelsea’s proposed deal is said to include a significant cash sum plus three players as part of the package. The players reportedly on offer are Benoit Badiashile, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Mykhailo Mudryk. All three are currently out of favour at Stamford Bridge and viewed as expendable assets by the London club.
The inclusion of Mudryk in the deal is particularly noteworthy, given his current suspension due to a positive doping test. This situation adds an extra layer of complexity to an already challenging negotiation.
While Martinez may not be in his best form at the moment, struggling to find the back of the net, his importance to Inter goes beyond goal-scoring. His work rate and contribution to the team’s overall play have not gone unnoticed, with San Siro faithful recently showing their support through applause, even after a less-than-stellar performance against Como.
As Inter continue their impressive run in Serie A, partly thanks to the emergence of Marcus Thuram as a prolific goalscorer, the club will have to weigh the potential benefits of such a deal against the loss of their captain and fan favourite.
