Inter chief executive Giuseppe 'Beppe' Marotta would prefer to receive Arthur as part of a deal from Barcelona for Lautaro Martinez according to a report in today's print edition of Tuttosport.
Barcelona seem unwilling to pay Lautaro's €111 million release clause in his current contract but are widely reported to be willing to give Inter a deal worth €150 million which is inclusive of the values of players they would include.
Inter have drawn strong links to Arturo Vidal for some time and Inter manager Antonio Conte would like reunited with him but Marotta would prefer to have Arthur due to the fact he can be a longer term option for the club given he is 23-years-old whilst Vidal is 32-years-old.
The report goes on to state that Arthur could be one of several new midfielders to join the club in the Summer if Marotta gets his way as Inter could go in for Fiorentina's Gaetano Castrovilli or Udinese's Rodrigo de Paul.
It goes on to add that Borja Valero is almost certain to leave when his contract expires and one of Roberto Gagliardini or Matias Vecino could also depart.
KleverkayY
489
It’s even stupid for the club to throw Arthur in the mix what sort of stupid management is this... you can’t a 23 year old boy to fill the shoes of Xavi and the main time? Xavi didn’t enter his prime until he was 28... you can’t expect the boy to skip those years of learning before hitting the roof... I am not happy with this useless board and I feel like renouncing my membership
baudeimops
407
We don't want him in that case.
mapogh
196
when we say the mighty has fallen this is an example. how on earth can inter on this current state ask for a player like Arthur in exchange of Martinez. its obvious that this board has ruined barca.
Faysal_360
145
Totally hilarious .Inter think about their future.They want to secure their future.Arthur is a young,talented midfielder who can fill the gap of Maestro Legend Xavi & he already shows his skills. He proved himself bu his ability.No Barca want to lose him. Barca management can include Vidal,Rakitic,Dembele/Suarez. Believe me or not De Jong & Arthur can be next Xavi & Iniesta duo. We know that nobody can replace them.But this duo can be Master blaster. Please don't sell him.If Barca can't sign L.martniez then go after T.Warner.He is also suitable replacement of Suarez.
DarkKing2010
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They can take Vidal but not Arthur. Arthur is one of Barcelona's Best Midfielders and he is Irreplaceable. If they want Arthur, then in this case, no need for Lautaro. Barcelona can take those 160 m and Buy Neymar instead