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Arsenal have four players Inter Milan may accept in Lautaro Martinez swap deal
Arsenal are interested in signing Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan before the transfer window shuts on August 31.
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Arsenal are keen to sign Inter Milan hitman Lautaro Martinez. The Gunners know they need a new hitman as they seek a drastically improved Premier League campaign next time out. So Express Sport will now take a look at four players the Serie A giants could accept in a swap deal.
Hector Bellerin
This seems an obvious one.
Hector Bellerin has long been admired by Inter Milan and, with the Serie A giants losing Achraf Hakimi, it’s possible a blockbuster move to the San Siro will happen.
Arsenal are open to letting the Spain international go should they receive a suitable offer.
And Bellerin feels he’s achieved all he can in north London, having been a regular in the team ever since 2015.
If Arsenal are to try using a swap deal to break Inter on Martinez, the right-back could play a big role.
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Alexandre Lacazette
Arsenal would be wise to ponder trying to include Alexandre Lacazette in any potential deal for Martinez.
The France international has just a year left on his current Emirates contract and all signs point to him leaving the club next summer.
But if Inter lose Martinez, they’ll need a selfless striker to play alongside Romelu Lukaku.
And there’s where Lacazette could come in.
The former Lyon star has never really lived up to expectations in the capital and a parting of the ways would suit both player and club at the current moment in time.
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
This would be a bold move.
But Arsenal have regretted their decision to give Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a massive contract a year ago, with the Gabon international struggling for form ever since.
With Aubameyang entering the twilight years of his career, a move to Italy could appeal.
He’d be able to win trophies at Inter, something that he’s struggled to do at Arsenal despite lifting the FA Cup in 2020.
Arsenal know they made a mistake with the former Borussia Dortmund star and, while including him in a swap deal would be a gamble, it could work out for all involved.
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Bernd Leno
Arsenal are open to cutting Bernd Leno loose this summer, with Aaron Ramsdale lined up as a potential replacement.
And including him in a swap deal with Inter would be wise as a result, especially given their interest in Martinez.
Inter have Samir Handanovic still going strong between the sticks, with the shot-stopper shining last term.
But, at the age of 37, Handanovic can’t go on forever.
Therefore, Inter may be taken to the negotiating table. The chance to sign Leno could be too good to turn down.
Arsenal first five fixtures next season
August 14 - Brentford - Away
August 21 - Chelsea - Home
August 28 - Manchester City - Away
September 11 - Norwich City - Home
September 18 - Burnley - Away