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Arsenal Made Late Transfer Contact with Inter Milan Forward
Arsenal’s late approach came after Gabriel Heinze contacted the Argentina forward, but Inter rejected any sale and the striker is valued at €85 million.
Last week, Arsenal assistant manager Gabriel Heinze contacted Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez regarding a potential transfer, though Inter refused to entertain any deal for their key forward.
Inter remain in a strong negotiating position as the Argentina international is valued at £85 million and has three years remaining on his contract with the Serie A champions.
During an interview with Sky Sport Italy on Wednesday, Martinez said, "It's hard for me to imagine myself anywhere else," while expressing a desire to retire at the club.
Following failed pursuits of Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez and Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen, Arsenal ended the summer window without a late attacking signing beyond Christos Tzolis.
Having already made 378 appearances and scored 175 goals, Martinez could hit 11 years with Inter if he sees out his current contract with the Italian side.