Arsenal have approached Lautaro Martinez's agent over a potential deal this summer. However, the Premier League giants have been told they must pay at least €70m (£59m) for his services.
The Gunners are in desperate need of an additional striker as Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are the only recognised forwards at the club following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's departure.
Arsenal are yet to replace Aubameyang while Lacazette and Nketiah could leave this summer as their contracts at the Emirates Stadium run out at the end of the season.
Arsenal have listed Inter Milan striker Martinez as a possible target for the summer transfer window. However, they face competition from LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal are eager to sign the 24-year-old after watching him excel at Inter Milan. As it stands, Martinez has scored 16 goals in 39 outings to help the Nazzuri occupy the top of the Serie A table.
Therefore, Arsenal have reportedly contacted the player's agent. But, little has come from their advances, according to Calciomercato.
Inter Milan are holding out for at least €70million (£59m) to part ways with the 24-year-old, who is under contract with the club until 2026.
Arsenal will also face stiff competition from LaLiga giants Atletico, who have also entered the transfer race to sign the striker. They believe he will help strengthen Diego Simeone's squad.
Should either side match their asking price, Inter Milan will ask for a swift deal. They do not want to run the risk of missing out on Paulo Dybala.
Inter view Dybala as Dybala as an ideal replacement for Martinez. The striker - who was been in Torino for seven years - has scored 113 goals for Juventus.
