Tottenham are now willing to pay up to €90 million for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez according to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport (print edition August 18th, page 8).
Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo needs to bolster his centre-forwards ranks this summer.
Whether Harry Kane stays or leaves will have a huge bearing on the kind of striker Nuno brings to Tottenham.
If the 28-year-old stays, expect a reasonably priced centre-forward to be brought in. If Kane is sold, however, the arrival of a big-money, marquee name should be a given.
Tottenham are ready to pay up to £80 million for the Argentina international. That sounds like a serious amount of money, but if they sell Kane, it would be decent business.
And Martinez would be a fine addition for Spurs.
The 28-capped Argentina international has an impressive record with Inter.
He has bagged 49 goals and 20 assists in 132 games for the Serie A giants.
The Inter ace would be an exceptional addition for Tottenham if Kane leaves. He would be a more than adequate replacement for the England skipper.
And £80 million could end up being a decent deal for Spurs, especially if Kane is sold for nearly double that amount.
As mentioned earlier, however, if Kane stays in North London, Nuno signing Martinez will be highly unlikely.
