Erik ten Hag is interested in Lautaro Martinez, who Manchester United are considering as a long-term alternative for the forward line
Fichajes claims that Lautaro Martinez might be a long-term alternative for Manchester United’s attacking line. According to reports, Erik ten Hag has asked the team to sign the 26-year-old World Cup winner as he looks to the future.
Since the summer of 2021, Lautaro Martinez, the captain and outstanding striker for Inter Milan, has managed to stave off intense interest. Clubs were interested in the 26-year-old World Cup winner even before that, but a contract extension agreed that year insured that he would have a term until 2026.
Martinez’s future is still up in the air despite the fact that his contract has three more years to run, particularly in light of the excellent start he has had to the domestic season. The 26-year-old World Cup winner added a crucial equalizer in Inter Milan’s opening Champions League match, solidifying his position as the team’s star player.
Martinez was linked to Chelsea throughout the summer, and various media reports said the 26-year-old wanted to team up with fellow countryman Mauricio Pochettino. The Blues made the decision to sign only Nicolas Jackson despite the fact that they needed a strong presence on their front line.
Fabrizio Romano also discussed connections to Manchester United and Tottenham, two clubs in the Premier League. The Red Devils were also searching for a new No. 9, so they looked at a few players before striking a sizable deal to get Rasmus Hojlund from Atlanta.
Erik ten Hag still doesn’t have many good choices for the line leader despite the presence of the Dane. Martial’s future with the team is bleak, and he may leave in the forthcoming window or the following summer. The only natural choice for the No. 9 slot is Hojlund because Marcus Rashford isn’t a good fit.
According to the source, Ten Hag has asked the team to make a play for Martinez, a 26-year-old World Cup winner, and bring him in as a long-term alternative. The Argentine and Hojlund, according to the Dutchman, can play together in his system, and they would form an exciting attacking line.
Given that the Argentine will play a significant part this season, Inter Milan is not about to relinquish control of their striker easy. If Manchester United make a strong offer that the Serie A leaders accept, they might profit. If Ten Hag believes the Red Devils have no choice but to sign a new frontman, they may consider him in addition to other choices, though any decision will probably be made in the summer rather than in the month of January.