Alexandre Lacazette might leave, Tammy Abraham is one of the main targets and rumours about the two are constantly on front pages of UK sport media. However another name entered the story – Inter Milan’s (most would say second best) man Lautaro Martinez is reportedly a wish a of Mikel Arteta.As the Gunners are set to sign Brighton defender Ben White for 70 million USD, they are trying to strengthen other positions also – they have been trying to sign Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and are eager to find a goal scorer to add to the lot. Completed signings so far at the Emirates are the Portuguese full-back Nuno Tavares and Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga. But the striker-dilemma remains.Out-of-favour Arsenal midfielder had to see a psychologist because he didn’t play for the GunnersThe Gunners are interested in signing 23-year-old England international Abraham, who has fallen dramatically down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. Arteta wants to sign him before the end of the window but the Champions League winners are demanding 55 million USD. The deal should include an initial loan with a obligation-to-buy clause.And according to The Telegraph – in their search for alternatives, Arteta & Co have made an inquiry to Inter about Martinez. Allegedly, Inter are willing to sell Martinez for 107 million USD this summer but Arsenal believe they can concoct some kind of a cheaper deal including higher wage for the player at the Emirates with a lower buy-out.Martinez still has two years remaining on his current contract at the San Siro and his tally of 19 goals in 48 appearances last season boosted his price in the market.With no new deal for Lacazette at Arsenal, Atletico Madrid offers 2 billion Ksh for the FrenchmanIn either scenario – Arsenal first have to a couple of their strikers – Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah. Arsenal would risk losing them for nothing in the summer of 2022 since the two have one year remaining on their existing contracts. The 22-year-old Nketiah, 22 scored six goals in 29 outings for the club last season. The youngster was offered a new contract but before signing it he wants assurances about his long-term future.Lacazette failed to impose as the leader of the Arsenal attack since arriving for the 2017-18 season. In 170 appearances he score 65 goals and assisted 28 times in all competitions and Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in the Frenchman.
