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Lautero Martínez who was linked to both Arsenal and Spurs during the summer window is close to agreeing a new deal with his current club Inter Milan.
The 24-year old is being asked to fill the gap left by the now departed Romelu Lukaku at the San Siro.
Lukaku was sold because of the need to make cost savings at the La Liga champions, but, having brought in £97.5 million from the disposal of the Belgian striker, it was decided there was no need to sanction the exit of the Argentine international as well.
And, in case, the North London pair, or any other clubs, are interested in reviving their interest in future, Inter plan to deter them by slapping a minimum £85 million release clause for any club wanting to talk to him.
And Spurs needs may be reduced with the news that harry Kane may be ready to sign a new contract with them after all.
Andy is an exiled English football fan living in Cyprus. He loves all sports but football is his abiding passion, and he still has dreams every now and then about scoring the winning goal in a Wembley Cup Final, even though his playing days are long gone. He follows most major leagues, across Europe at least, and has a favoured team in each. When he’s not watching, listening, reading or downloading podcasts about football, he spend his time worrying about his beloved Arsenal.