Tottenham ‘in the running’ for Serie A goalscorer despite new long-term contract – report

A report claims Tottenham are ‘in the running’ to sign Inter forward Lautaro Martinez, despite the goalscorer penning a long-term contract in Milan earlier this season.

In October, Inter announced Martinez had signed a new deal which will keep him at the club until 2026. It is worth £95,000 per week, according to Forbes.

The Argentina international, who usually plays as part of a front two, has managed 20 goals and three assists for Inter this term. That includes one in the Champions League against Liverpool, giving Inter a 1-0 victory at Anfield.

However, they couldn’t make it to the quarter-finals of the illustrious competition after losing 2-0 in the last-16 first leg.

Martinez has been in good form in recent weeks. Goals against Spezia and Roma helped the Nerazzurri pick up consecutive 3-1 wins in Serie A, prior to their defeat to Bologna last time out.

Despite the star seemingly pledging his future to Inter, reports continue to link him with other teams.

Sport Witness are the latest outlet to do just that, while citing Italian source La Repubblica.

They state Tottenham are ‘in the running’ for Martinez’s signature, alongside Atletico Madrid.

It is apparently ‘likely’ the 24-year-old will move on from Inter this summer. Argentina team-mate Paulo Dybala could replace him as he prepares to leave Juventus on a free transfer later this year.

An offer worth just over £59million should be enough to get Inter’s attention and potentially finalise a sale.

Signing Martinez would give Antonio Conte another exciting option in attack. He can already rely on Harry Kane, Heung-min Son and Dejan Kulusevski.

Spurs are in a decent position to qualify for the Champions League ready for next season. They are fifth and just two points