Atletico Madrid ahead of Arsenal in the transfer race for Lautaro Martinez

La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are ahead of Arsenal in the transfer race for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, who prefer a move to the Spanish league.

Transfer Update – Serie A - Arthur, Milik, Martinez, Balotelli

La Liga champions are reportedly the favourites to sign Inter striker Lautaro Martinez.

Atletico Madrid have reportedly emerged as the favourites to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, who is also being chased by Premier League outfit Arsenal.

The Gunners have recently registered an interest in the Argentine striker, who is valued at £75m, as they look to bolster the attack.

However, according to a new report, Atletico looks like the possible destination for Martinez should he leave Inter this summer.

It has been reported recently that Inter are open to selling their young striker should a suitable offer arrive.

Martinez has been impressive for the Nerazzurri over the last two seasons, forming a stellar partnership with Romelu Lukaku in the attack.

The 23-year-old also played a crucial role behind Argentina lifting the Copa America 2021 title, scoring three goals in the tournament.

Martinez was heavily linked with a move to Barcelona last summer, but the deal fell through due to Inter’s high valuation.

Atletico have recently purchased Rodrigo de Paul from Udinese, and now they are looking to sign his compatriot Martinez, who could be a great long-term successor to Luis Suarez.

Diego Simeone wants to add more depth to the squad following the brilliant 20/21 season in which they lifted the La Liga title.

Even if the Gunners fail to sign the Argentine, they could go for another striker target Tammy Abraham.

Abraham has been linked with a move away from Chelsea after falling down the pecking order of Thomas Tuchel.