Some analysts believe that Chelsea cannot realistically contend for the Premier League title under Enzo Maresca unless they secure a ‘world-class’ striker.
Chelsea currently boasts a roster of talented forwards, including Nicolas Jackson, who has scored five goals and provided three assists in eight Premier League matches this season. Christopher Nkunku has also been impressive, netting seven goals across 12 games in all competitions so far this term.
However, to narrow the gap with top teams like Manchester City, Chelsea may need to bring in a superstar, and Johnson believes that Inter Milan’s Martinez would be the ideal addition. “I would love to see Chelsea make a move for Lautaro Martinez at Inter Milan,” Johnson stated in an interview with Genting Casino. “He’s a proper goalscorer. I’m sure there are loads of clubs that would love to sign him, not just Chelsea.”
He continued, “He’s one of those players who probably doesn’t get the respect that his talent deserves or doesn’t get a fuss made over his talent. I don’t understand why that is because he’s got everything that you would look for in a striker. If I could pick anyone for Chelsea to sign, I’d pick him.”
Martinez has been with Inter Milan since 2018, racking up an impressive 133 goals and 46 assists in 291 appearances for the Italian club. The 27-year-old has earned 68 caps for Argentina, contributing to their World Cup victory in Qatar and securing two Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.
In addition to his international success, Martinez was named Serie A Most Valuable Player for the 2023-24 season and also took home the top scorer award with 24 goals in the Italian top flight. He has played a crucial role in helping Inter Milan secure two Serie A titles, in the 2020-21 and 2023-24 seasons, further solidifying his reputation as one of the top strikers in Europe.
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