Tottenham: 'They'll consider it' - Conte and Paratici 'big fans' of £67m target

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte is a ‘big fan’ of Lautaro Martinez and may seek a reunion with the Inter Milan striker, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

Conte was handed the managerial reins at Spurs last November and could freshen up his squad when the transfer window reopens in the summer.

According to Calciomercato, via The Spurs Web, Conte has ordered managing director Fabio Paratici to persuade Martinez into heading to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The same Italian media outlet has revealed the north Londoners will be forced to battle it out for the frontman’s services with arch-rivals Arsenal.

The report suggests Inter have yet to receive any official bids for the 37-cap Argentina international, but an offer worth in the region of £67million could persuade the Serie A giants to sanction his departure from the San Siro.

Martinez has remained on Spurs’ radar despite penning a new five-year Inter contract, which does not include a release clause, last October.

Having committed his long-term future to his current employers, the 24-year-old has gone on to enjoy a stellar season and is closing in on 20 goal contributions since the campaign got underway.

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O’Rourke understands that Conte is not the only admirer of Martinez within the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Paratici has also been impressed during the Argentinian’s Inter career.

The journalist believes Spurs will look to pounce if it becomes clear the striker’s Serie A stay is coming to a close.

O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “I think Fabio Paratici is a big fan of Lautaro Martinez, as is Antonio Conte.

“If they get any indication that maybe a deal can be done, I’m sure they will consider