According to a recent report by the Argentine news outlet Clarin Sports (translated by the Daily Express), Barcelona are set to face stiff competition from Manchester United in pursuit of Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez. The same source has also mentioned that the Catalan outfit are eager to secure the services of the Argentine striker as they are looking to bring in a long-term successor for Luis Suarez.
Martinez’s Impressive Start To This Serie A Season
The 22-year-old has made a promising start to this campaign after putting in some glorious goal-scoring displays for the Serie A side so far. Martinez has netted seven goals and grabbed two assists in 13 appearances for Antonio Conte’s side this term across all competitions.
The Argentina international grew up playing football in his homeland for Racing Club before making a switch to Italy last year. He has gone on to feature in a total of 48 matches for Inter, finding the back of the net on 16 occasions while creating three assists on all fronts.
Martinez has also secured 15 international caps for the Argentine national side while registering nine goals for his nation thus far. He is an exceptional talent who has transformed himself into a prolific goal-scorer at the highest level.
What Are The South American Forward’s Best Attributes?
Martinez is quick and has a terrific burst of pace to dribble with the ball and beat his marker in the final third. He loves to time his runs to perfection behind the opposition backline and is an accomplished finisher in the offensive end of the field. The Argentine marksman is also a strong presence in the air who can win a lot of headers up top. He can even hold the ball up well to let others get into play and is not afraid to put in a tireless shift for the benefit of his team.
Is Martinez The Right Choice For The Spanish Champions?
Martinez will be a sensational replacement for Luis Suarez who is currently experiencing the final stretch of his playing career. He shares very similar attributes to the Uruguayan striker, which makes him a perfect candidate to spearhead the Barca attack.
The Argentine sensation has shown glimpses of his brilliance, but he needs to be a consistent goal-scorer this season if he wants to test himself at one of the biggest clubs in European football. Overall, Martinez will be an excellent choice to lead the charge at the Nou Camp if Valverde can convince the Inter striker to move to Catalonia in the coming years.
