π΄ Liverpool Target Lautaro Martinez After Mac Allister Recommendation
Could Lautaro Martinez be the next big arrival at Anfield? According to reports from El Crack Deportivo (via Anfield Watch), Liverpool are seriously considering a move for the Inter Milan strikerβfollowing strong internal backing from Alexis Mac Allister.
π£οΈ Mac Allister Backs Lautaro Signing
Mac Allister has reportedly urged Liverpoolβs decision-makers to pursue Lautaro, citing their successful partnership at international level. The two played key roles in Argentinaβs recent triumphs, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2024 Copa America.
The midfielder views Lautaro as an ideal addition to Liverpoolβs evolving forward lineβsomeone who can offer consistency, experience, and clinical finishing.
β½ Why Liverpool Are Eyeing a New Striker
With doubts over the futures of Darwin NΓΊΓ±ez (linked with Al-Nassr) and Diogo Jota (attracting interest from Europe), Liverpool are actively scanning the market for attacking reinforcements.
Lautaro isnβt the only name being consideredβAlexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Jonathan David remain on the radarβbut Lautaroβs experience, winning mentality, and elite goal-scoring record place him near the top of the shortlist.
π₯ Lautaroβs Red-Hot Form
- Serie A 2024/25: 21 goals
- Champions League: 8 goals
- 2024 Copa America: Golden Boot winner
- Role: Club captain at Inter, proven leader in big matches
At 27, Lautaro is in his primeβand his form has made him one of Europeβs most coveted strikers.
π° The Financial Challenge
Inter reportedly value Lautaro at around β¬100 million, meaning Liverpool would have to make a record-breaking investment to sign him. Such a move would rival or surpass the club’s recent record splurges (e.g., Florian Wirtzβs reported Β£116m signing).
However, with Liverpool aiming to build a title-contending squad under new boss Arne Slot, the club could be willing to stretch its budget for a proven match-winner.
π Whatβs Next?
With Mac Allister lobbying behind the scenes and the summer transfer window heating up, all eyes are now on whether Liverpool will formalize their interest with an official bidβand if Lautaro is open to a Premier League switch.