Virals: Liverpool handed boost in pursuit of Inter Milan ace Lautaro Martinez

Liverpool have reportedly been handed a boost in their potential summer pursuit of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez. 

The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with the Reds in recent weeks and Jurgen Klopp is known to be an admirer. 

“Lautaro Martinez is one of the most exciting strikers in the world, probably.”

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Now a report from Tuttosport has claimed that Inter are eyeing up possible replacements for the Argentine. 

The report claims that the Nerazzurri are ‘in talks’ with Sassuolo frontman Gianluca Scamacca as well as Borussa Monchengladbach star Marcus Thuram. 

So far this season Martinez – once described as ‘spectacular’ by Lionel Messi – has scored 12 times and registered two assists in 35 appearances across all competitions. 

Valued at £72million and under contract in Italy until 2026 (Transfermarkt), it’s suggested that the Argentine hotshot ‘could also leave’ this summer along with Alexis Sanchez. 

At the right price, Martinez would be a sensational coup for the Reds, especially as Roberto Firmino’s minutes and influence wane.

Lethal in front of goal and willing to contribute defensively, the 37-cap Argentina star would be a sensational capture.