Arsenal are readying to shatter their transfer record in the summer with a £100m bid for Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez. The 27-year-old Argentine forward has caught the attention of the Premier League club, who are determined to add him to their ranks. Martinez, a key figure for Inter Milan and the Argentina national team, could be a significant acquisition for Arsenal as they look to strengthen their attack.
However, Arsenal are also reportedly watching RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko. The 21-year-old Slovenian striker remains a top target for the Gunners, and it is believed that the Bundesliga club is unlikely to price him out of a move, making a summer transfer more feasible. Sesko has already made an impression with his performances in Germany and could be a valuable addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad.
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Arsenal’s transfer plans also extended to talks with the representatives of AC Milan and Spain striker Alvaro Morata last week. However, the 32-year-old forward ultimately joined Galatasaray on loan, ruling out any potential move to the Premier League. Arsenal’s pursuit of a top-class striker continues as they plan for the summer window.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are set to rival Real Madrid for the signing of AC Milan’s French left-back Theo Hernandez. The 27-year-old has attracted interest from multiple top clubs, with City eyeing him as a potential addition to their defence, particularly if they miss out on Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso. The competition for Hernandez’s signature could spark a bidding war in the coming months.
In transfer news, Napoli has decided to end its pursuit of Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho due to his wage demands, leaving the 20-year-old Argentine’s future uncertain. Despite the setback, Garnacho remains a sought-after talent, and its other clubs are expected to continue to monitor his situation.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is also making headlines, as his release clause will decrease from £67m to £54m over the next year. This shift could prompt potential suitors to trigger the clause, and if that happens, Kane’s former club, Tottenham Hotspur, would need to decide whether to match the bid in hopes of bringing the English striker back to north London.
Chelsea are also planning for the future, with manager Enzo Maresca ready to give 20-year-old Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos his first-team chance next season. Santos, currently on loan at Strasbourg, is impressed with his performance in Ligue 1, and Maresca sees him as a key figure in Chelsea’s rebuilding efforts.
Additionally, Arsenal want to add Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol during the summer. The 23-year-old shot-stopper is seen as a potential long-term option for the Gunners as they continue to explore ways to improve their squad.
Chelsea’s transfer dealings on deadline day saw them fail in an attempt to hijack Tottenham’s loan signing of French attacker Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich. The 19-year-old was highly sought after, and despite Chelsea’s efforts, Tel joined Spurs for the remainder of the season.
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In other transfer news, Manchester United’s Tyrell Malacia, the subject of a late move to Wolves, ultimately opted to join PSV Eindhoven. The 25-year-old Netherlands left-back turned down the Premier League club to continue his career in the Eredivisie.
Finally, Newcastle United’s Kieran Trippier has emerged as a target for Turkish club Galatasaray. The 34-year-old England international could be on the move before the Turkish transfer window closes on 11 February, with Galatasaray keen to strengthen their defensive options ahead of the season’s final months.
