Lautaro Martinez

[worcestersauce]

Yeah from me

It was in the Athletic https://theathletic.com/2741656/202...ove-for-inter-milan-striker-lautaro-martinez/

They can look all they like. ?

 

[Klinsmannic]

According to Inter forums he's being underpaid Vs other players in the team and Inter can't meet his new contract demands- he has two years left on his deal and Inter are considering selling him. Their finances are a bit better having sold Hakimi but they are still struggling somewhat it seems. If the right offer comes in many of their fans don't seem to mind him leaving so they can reinvest in the team.

I've always rated him, but think he's better in a two with a bigger guy next to him. Interestingly, Inter fans seem to rate Vlahovic pretty highly.

 

[Donki]

His contract ends in Jun 30, 2023 so still two years and he wouldnt give up CL footy for us or the scumtards ... city or chavs maybe yes but it wold be a fee at a minimum of 90m more realistically 100M for him ... if jack grealish is 100M Lautaro would command more FACT!

PS its Football.london so i wouldnt take it seriously at all

Inter are financially fucked, wouldn't be at all surprised if they need to sell rather than want to. I read somewhere they prefer to keep Lukaku over him.

 

[ssamme]

Wonder what the pull would be of Lo Celso and hopefully Romero

 

[spids]

Wonder what the pull would be of Lo Celso and hopefully Romero

Was about to post the same. These players are undoubtedly mates and in each others Instagram every day. Seeing them at our amazing training ground and stadium, and hearing the feedback for his Italian team mates at Inter as to how amazing it is (see the comments Gollini made about what he had heard from the Italian national players) might just help.

 

[Cavehillspur]

Actually think hed be a perfect Aguero replacement for City.

 

[delawarespur]

Might be unpopular but I think he’s a bit overrated. What he’s fantastic at is his ball control, awareness of space, timing of runs, his quick feet and running with the ball from deeper, he’s incredibly strong in his lower half, and hard to push off the ball, and also has a nice turn of pace. Good passer and draws a lot of fouls. Can play off the left too. All great attributes to have as a striker, but I have two issues.

First, I think Lukaku really does make his life a lot easier with the attention he takes away from Lautaro, and he tends to have more time and space to work in than his strike partner. Also, he doesn’t provide a great central reference point when trying to keep/regain possession, as he’s not great with his back to goal, but this firstly is greatly alleviated by Lukaku, and secondly not based on a whole lot, because he hasn’t played as a lone striker basically at all since he’s been in Europe. He’s played alone up top for Argentina a few times, and he hasn’t been great. I think he needs a system to suit him, like most players obviously, but he’s not someone I’d be confident of being a massive success as a lone striker. Give him a partner to work hard running the channels and deal with the physical stuff in the build up, and he’s a great compliment to that.

Second, I just think his ball striking and finishing needs work. Despite his good numbers, he doesn’t consistently strike the ball with the right technique or with confidence, and his finishing can suffer due to lack of accuracy and power because of it, more than I’d like to see. Many instances of great finishes on both feet though, great leaper and header of the ball for his size, and is a fantastic box striker during spells of pressure with his movements between and across defenders during a crossing/cutback situation.

Just think he’s very similar to Lacazette, which might not be a bad thing for some, and Lacazette had one really good season in particular, but overall has been poor in the most important part of a strikers game: finishing, despite the rest of his game being honestly fantastic. But Lautaro has age on his side, has the talent, shows up in the biggest moments, and has enough in his game that failing to hit the ground running in front of goal won’t be something that hurts the team too much overall. Just need to be sure he’s used in the right way with the right profiles around him.

 

[OnTheShelf]

Just don’t see this happening.

Martinez was supposedly the subject of a Athletico bid, has been previously linked with Barca and, according to all reports, wants Spain and one of their big three.

My Italian, well Brooklyn- Italian, a huge Inter fan, rates him along with Barella as their best player. He also says that Inter’s financial position is pretty secure after selling Hakimi. I know the contract situation is tricky but this would be a ridiculous coup for Woolwich without any European football.

 

[barry]

Might be unpopular but I think he’s a bit overrated. What he’s fantastic at is his ball control, awareness of space, timing of runs, his quick feet and running with the ball from deeper, he’s incredibly strong in his lower half, and hard to push off the ball, and also has a nice turn of pace. Good passer and draws a lot of fouls. Can play off the left too. All great attributes to have as a striker, but I have two issues.

First, I think Lukaku really does make his life a lot easier with the attention he takes away from Lautaro, and he tends to have more time and space to work in than his strike partner. Also, he doesn’t provide a great central reference point when trying to keep/regain possession, as he’s not great with his back to goal, but this firstly is greatly alleviated by Lukaku, and secondly not based on a whole lot, because he hasn’t played as a lone striker basically at all since he’s been in Europe. He’s played alone up top for Argentina a few times, and he hasn’t been great. I think he needs a system to suit him, like most players obviously, but he’s not someone I’d be confident of being a massive success as a lone striker. Give him a partner to work hard running the channels and deal with the physical stuff in the build up, and he’s a great compliment to that.

Second, I just think his ball striking and finishing needs work. Despite his good numbers, he doesn’t consistently strike the ball with the right technique or with confidence, and his finishing can suffer due to lack of accuracy and power because of it, more than I’d like to see. Many instances of great finishes on both feet though, great leaper and header of the ball for his size, and is a fantastic box striker during spells of pressure with his movements between and across defenders during a crossing/cutback situation.

Just think he’s very similar to Lacazette, which might not be a bad thing for some, and Lacazette had one really good season in particular, but overall has been poor in the most important part of a strikers game: finishing, despite the rest of his game being honestly fantastic. But Lautaro has age on his side, has the talent, shows up in the biggest moments, and has enough in his game that failing to hit the ground running in front of goal won’t be something that hurts the team too much overall. Just need to be sure he’s used in the right way with the right profiles around him.

I don't know much about the lad, but I've seen similar sentiment on an Arsenal forum, and you'd think over there there'd be wanking all over this link, considering the state they're in.
Some have even gone as far to say that he's the most overrated player in Europe (along with Saul), and his only elite attribute is hard work.

 

[McFlash]

Might be unpopular but I think he’s a bit overrated. What he’s fantastic at is his ball control, awareness of space, timing of runs, his quick feet and running with the ball from deeper, he’s incredibly strong in his lower half, and hard to push off the ball, and also has a nice turn of pace. Good passer and draws a lot of fouls. Can play off the left too. All great attributes to have as a striker, but I have two issues.

First, I think Lukaku really does make his life a lot easier with the attention he takes away from Lautaro, and he tends to have more time and space to work in than his strike partner. Also, he doesn’t provide a great central reference point when trying to keep/regain possession, as he’s not great with his back to goal, but this firstly is greatly alleviated by Lukaku, and secondly not based on a whole lot, because he hasn’t played as a lone striker basically at all since he’s been in Europe. He’s played alone up top for Argentina a few times, and he hasn’t been great. I think he needs a system to suit him, like most players obviously, but he’s not someone I’d be confident of being a massive success as a lone striker. Give him a partner to work hard running the channels and deal with the physical stuff in the build up, and he’s a great compliment to that.

Second, I just think his ball striking and finishing needs work. Despite his good numbers, he doesn’t consistently strike the ball with the right technique or with confidence, and his finishing can suffer due to lack of accuracy and power because of it, more than I’d like to see. Many instances of great finishes on both feet though, great leaper and header of the ball for his size, and is a fantastic box striker during spells of pressure with his movements between and across defenders during a crossing/cutback situation.

Just think he’s very similar to Lacazette, which might not be a bad thing for some, and Lacazette had one really good season in particular, but overall has been poor in the most important part of a strikers game: finishing, despite the rest of his game being honestly fantastic. But Lautaro has age on his side, has the talent, shows up in the biggest moments, and has enough in his game that failing to hit the ground running in front of goal won’t be something that hurts the team too much overall. Just need to be sure he’s used in the right way with the right profiles around him.

So basically, he's Rebrov all over again?

 

[delawarespur]

I don't know much about the lad, but I've seen similar sentiment on an Arsenal forum, and you'd think over there they'd be wanking all over this link, considering the state they're in.
Some have even gone as far to say that he's the most overrated player in Europe (along with Saul), and his only elite attribute is hard work.

He’s definitely a hard worker, I just think his finishing issues are a real thing, he’s a bit streaky, not with luck, but rather with technique. He has to be in a groove with confidence to look like a top striker, and even then he’s in a system where he should be putting up numbers no matter what. Maybe a bit more Gabriel Jesus than Lacazette now that I think of it, because technically I will say he’s fantastic in terms of footwork and shifting the ball while in full stride, and he has the power and low center of gravity that makes it really difficult to get the ball off him. Has to consistently strike the ball more cleanly and accurately for me to remove my doubts about him. Think it says a lot that I wouldn’t be worried about him leveling up arsenal. Not his fault with Conte and now Inzaghi’s systems being 2 up top, but too many risks for me, he’s more of a cherry on top player if that makes sense, not a 70m player to instantly change a frontline.

 

[Oscar22]

Would be a strange move for him, spurs tinted specs aside.

Leaving the Italian champions, who will likely be right up there again this coming season, and who will play champions league football, to join us or Arsenal where yes he probably gets paid more judging by the posts above. However in terms of a footballing move, I don’t see what’s in it for him to be honest.

 

[delawarespur]

So basically, he's Rebrov all over again?

Can’t say I’ve seen him, as I’m a relatively new fan, and new fan of football in general (2014), but I know how he struggled to adapt, flopped, and have seen many posts on here backing that up. Basically, Lautaro physically should be fine, but to be the main man in a team chasing top 4 and titles, I have serious concerns. If he doesn’t improve his finishing, he’ll remain in that really good, but not quite great category for me, not someone I’d be ecstatic with spending 70m on to potentially replace Kane. Better options out there at better prices, I think his pedigree in winning the Copa and Scudetto for a high profile country and club boosts his price and attractiveness, when I’m just not sure he can become a top tier striker. As of right now, he has some way to go.

 

[bbunc]

I’d rather have Ings and Vlahovic if the unthinkable happens. This guy isn’t all that great. Use the extra money to get an actual RB and an actual DM.

 

[El Cakey]

So, is anything happening here?

 

[TheTanguy]

So, is anything happening here?

Nope

 

[Montalbano]

I’ll have no complaints about selling Kane if we were to sign Lautaro and Vlahovic. We’d have two of the best young strikers on the globe.

Changing of the guard.

 

[SUIYHA]

I’ll have no complaints about selling Kane if we were to sign Lautaro and Vlahovic. We’d have two of the best young strikers on the globe.

Changing of the guard.

Romero, Reguilon, Skipp, Gil, Martinez, Vlahovic - it has the makings of a good young spine that we can build a team around for the next few years like we did with the class of 2015. Potentially some of Sessegnon, Ndombele, Tanganga, Rodon and Bergwijn could do with stepping up as well.

 

[Albertbarich]

An exciting superstar signing no doubt but probably the wrong one for us.

If were going two up top then surely Son gets the second striker role. If its 433 then I don't see him as a central striker.

 

[Guntz]