Man Utd: Pundit discusses Solskjaer's transfer plans
Manchester United are hoping to hijack Barcelona over a deal for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez this summer, reports say. Lionel Messi is eager for his compatriot to move to the Nou Camp as the Catalan giants eye glory under Quique Setien. But United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a huge admirer of Martinez and would love to bring the Argentina international to Old Trafford this summer instead.
Manchester United are on the lookout for a new striker - despite the form of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood this season.
The trio have all been in fine fettle this season, starring to help make up for the summer exits of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez.
Solskjaer, however, knows his side require more in attack if they’re to catch up to the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City.
And Foot Mercato say the Norwegian would love the Red Devils to move for Martinez, who has impressed at Inter this season.
The Argentine has scored 16 goals from 31 games so far, thriving ever since the appointment of Antonio Conte as manager.
Barcelona have been widely considered as frontrunners in the race to sign the 22-year-old, despite Inter insisting he’s not up for sale.
But United are hoping to exploit the situation, with the website claiming they’d look to exploit the fact Barcelona will need to include players as part of the operation.
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