Lautaro Martinez: Arsenal to rival Man Utd for Inter striker with Champions League a potential factor – Paper Round

Arsenal rival Man Utd for Martinez Arsenal have renewed their interest in Inter’s Lautaro Martínez given their enhanced chances of reaching next season’s Champions League, the Times reports. In a battle for fourth with Tottenham, and with Chelsea not far behind in third, Arsenal are hoping a Champions League return will bolster their ability to attract big names in the transfer market.

Along with Martinez, Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus and Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin are among the other forwards Mikel Arteta would like to sign. Martinez is also a target for Manchester United, who could offer Anthony Martial in a swap deal.

Ad/> Paper Round’s view: If reaching the Champions League is to be a factor for Martinez, then you may as well rule United out. Both United and Arsenal need a world-class No.9 if they want to even begin to consider closing the gap on the current top two, but if Martinez really is available then more clubs could come calling.

World Cup Qualification CONMEBOLCoutinho and Bentancur both on target as Brazil and Uruguay win02/02/2022 AT 09:40 ** Phillips waits on contract outcome Kalvin Phillips is waiting to find out whether will be offered a new deal at Leeds, the Daily Star reports. The England international is eager to sign an improved contract at Leeds, who rejected a £55m offer from West Ham in January, but an extension remains in the balance given Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani wants to wait until June – with relegation a potential factor as well.

Paper Round’s view: You get the impression relegation could be what determines if Phillips stays or goes, and is clearly why Radrizzani is waiting. If they up, it would be of paramount importance to convince him to stay, as he’s a player you build