Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is interested in signing Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez.
Martinez, who scored 17 goals in 38 Serie A games for Inter last season, is being considered by Arsenal, according to The Athletic.
Arsenal has enquired about Martinez's availability amid talks over a trade that may see Gunners right-back Hector Bellerin move to Italy, according to the report, and the Argentine star is open to the move.
Martinez's transfer is expected to be contingent on the departure of Alexandre Lacazette, who has been linked with Inter, though the Italian club would prefer a straight cash offer.
Martinez's wage would skyrocket if he left this summer, with the Argentina international now earning roughly £2.13 million (€2.5 million per year).
Inter is transitioning to a new business model and may need to make some substantial transactions as a result.
Arsenal has been linked with Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, but signing Martinez would be a bold move.
This summer, Mikel Arteta's team has already signed three players: Ben White, Nuno Tavares, and Albert Sambi Lokonga.
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