Man Utd would strike gold with Lautaro Martinez transfer after 'failed swap deal offer'

Manchester United know they need a new No 9 to arrive in this summer’s transfer window as Erik ten Hag looks to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford. And Lautaro Martinez is a player certainly worth considering, having dazzled for Inter Milan in recent years. It was claimed last year that the Red Devils had failed with a swap deal offer for the Argentina international - but, without a doubt, trying again would be a shrewd decision to make.

Manchester United want a new forward this summer. Two, ideally.

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He was particularly impressive last term, scoring 28 goals from 57 matches as the Serie A giants made the Champions League final.

And a second swoop, effectively killing two birds with one stone, would help United challenge for the biggest titles on offer.

Yet the England international has underwhelmed over the past year and could be sold this summer to raise funds.

“I think he’s Ten Hag’s type of player.