Inter send message to Chelsea over Lautaro Martinez transfer

Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti insists the club has no plans to sell Chelsea target Lautaro Martinez.

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The Argentine World Cup winner scored in the second half to seal Inter’s 1-0 win over AC Milan on Tuesday evening, which has booked their place in the Champions League final where they will play either Manchester City or Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, it’s understood that Chelsea’s incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino has identified Martinez as the striker he wants the club to sign this summer.

Martinez still has three years remaining on his current contract with Inter but reports have claimed that the Serie A club would consider selling the 25-year-old in order to balance their finances.

But Zanetti is adamant that Inter are keen to keep Martinez beyond the end of the season.

Speaking after Inter’s 1-0 win over AC Milan on Tuesday night, Zanetti said of Martinez: ‘Delighted for him, he’s making an extraordinary journey.

‘He grows every year, he’s fundamental and an important reference in the team.’

When asked if the club will keep Martinez, Zanetti replied: ‘Yes, for now we are holding on to him. Let’s enjoy it.

‘He’s very happy here, he has found his home, his family, and I hope it lasts as long as possible.’

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