Chelsea They remain interested in signing a striker in 2025 and, although Victor Osimhen is their main option, an alternative to the Nigerian has emerged in the form of Lautaro Martínez, from Inter Milan.
In their bid to sign the Argentine international, the Blues are prepared to submit a tempting offer to Inter Milan. According to football transfersChelsea are willing to include Benoit Badiashile, Carney Chukwuemeka and Mykhaylo Mudryk in a swap deal for the South American attacker.
Martinez recently signed a deal at the Giuseppe Meazza until 2028 and is valued at £93m by Inter Milan, the report adds, with Chelsea prepared to sweeten the deal by offering up to three players, whose collective valuation rises to £110m.
TO transfer Martinez is still in his formative stages, but it will not be a surprise if the west Londoners formally show interest in signing him next summer.
Martinez is better suited to Chelsea than Osimhen
Lautaro Martinez is the captain of Inter Milan, but having enjoyed a successful career in Italy, he could be open to the prospect of seeking a new challenge, especially in the Premier League.
The World Cup winner would perhaps be a better option for Chelsea compared to Osimhen. Not only is he a more capable player outside the box, but his behaviour off the pitch is also better than that of the Napoli striker, who is now on loan at Galatasaray.
Osimhen has caused controversy in the past by raising doubts about his continuity at Napoli, while the issue surrounding his future in the recently concluded transfer window was also not handled as professionally as it should have been by him and his entourage.
Martinez, on the other hand, has kept a low profile amid rumours linking him with a possible exit from the San Siro, and his dedication to Inter Milan has earned him the captain's armband.
He would certainly be an exciting signing for Chelsea, but the Blues' attempt to land him in a swap deal could be completely rejected, especially considering they would be offering players who have severely underperformed for them in recent years.
