Published 14:15 IST, August 25th 2020

Man City transfer plans include Inter Milan's star forward Lautaro Martinez: Report

Man City transfers: Pep Guardiola's Cityzens are keen on landing Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez as the long-term replacement for Sergio Aguero.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Having sealed transfers of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth and Ferran Torres from Valencia, Manchester City are w looking to d depth in attack. With likes of Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus alrey in ranks, Pep Guardiola has recognised Inter Milan striker and Barcelona target Lautaro Martinez as club's priority for transfer window. However, Inter are keen on continuing with striker.

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Football transfer news: Pep Guardiola keen on sealing Lautaro Martinez transfer 

According to a report by Sun, Man City boss Guardiola was keen on roping in Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane. However, having failed to land England international, manr w harbours hopes of sealing Lautaro Martinez transfer. Argentine emerged onto scene in Europe this season, courtesy of his splendid run of form under Antonio Conte. 

Guardiola wishes to sign in a long-term replacement for ing Sergio Aguero. Spanish tactician believes that Lautaro Martinez to Man City deal could end his woes in attack. However, Man City are t only club interested in signing Argentine striker. Spanish giants Barcelona were close to agreeing a deal for 22-year-old, though  talks broke down when Inter Milan dug in ir heels over his massive valuation.

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Football transfer news: Inter keen on continuing with Lautaro Martinez 

Amid Lautaro Martinez transfer rumours, Serie A heavyweights h labelled a hefty asking price of €111 million on Argentine, which expired last month. Man City do possess financial muscle required to negotiate and seal deal but are also keen on ding a centre-back, which could be cause for some hesitation. Despite Lautaro Martinez transfer rumours, Inter Milan are keen on continuing with Argentina international at least for a season more.

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Kalidou Koulibaly to Man City on cards? Man City looking to strengn at back

Aside from  pursuit of Lautaro Martinez transfer, Man City are also keen on completing move for Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli. According to a report by Italian media publication Gazzetta dello Sport, two clubs could soon anunce deal, with Guardiola aiming to reinforce team's defensive mechanism ahe of coming season. Senegalese international is touted as one of best defenders in Europe and is reportedly charmed at idea of playing at Etih next season. 

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14:15 IST, August 25th 2020