Fans of Manchester City have been reacting to a post on Twitter, which relays reports that claim City are ready to meet the £97.5 million buy-out clause for Inter forward Lautaro Martinez – with Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona all interested in the forward.
According to reports in The Sun, Pep Guardiola sees Martinez as the long-term replacement for Sergio Aguero, and his side are ready to meet the extraordinary release clause for the Argentinian, amid interest from other major European powerhouses.
In reaction to the reports, which were relayed by Man City Xtra on Twitter, fans have flocked to have their say on the matter, with many claiming that they would be pleased with the deal, while others have stated their belief that there are other players who they would rather see join City before Martinez.
Would Lautaro Martinez be a good signing for City?
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Manchester City are ready to pay the £97.5M buy-out clause for Inter forward Lautaro Martinez, when the COVID-19 crisis ends.
Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona are also interested. However, all three clubs are either unable or unwilling to pay the buy-out figure.
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— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) April 11, 2020
yesss
— • Zac | FodenSZN ?? • (@FreeFoden) April 11, 2020
Why? Haaland is a blue and much cheaper. @ManCity
— Tabanzy (@Tabanzy1) April 11, 2020
Plz no……
— Jeevan Salh (@jeevan_salh) April 11, 2020
More focus should be on bringing a new CB alongside @TosinAdarabioyo to the fold. And yes promoting Braaf
— Quagmire The Blue (@Astro_Obi) April 11, 2020
Nope! Not happening pic.twitter.com/xHh9qe8meY
— Charles (@Charles_MCFC) April 11, 2020
Yus please
— ??? (@LeroySaneSZN) April 11, 2020
we should hav bought Timo Werner instead.He is much agile,sharper,more clinical and has more take ons than this one
— Blaise Monwel ™? (@BlaiseMonwel) April 12, 2020
What do we think?
While some City fans do not appear convinced by the potential signing of Martinez, it is difficult to argue that the Argentine is not enjoying a fine spell with Inter.
So far this season, the 22-year-old has scored 11 Serie A goals for his side, averaging an impressive WhoScored match rating of 7.12.
In addition to this, the striker has also scored five goals in his six Champions League appearances, while averaging an even more impressive match rating of 7.36.
As such, should City make a move for the forward, they would be acquiring a proven Champions League-standard goalscorer, and at just 22 years old, a player whose best years are likely still ahead of him.