Fichajes reports that Chelsea and PSG are closely monitoring Argentine attacker Lautaro Martinez due to contractual issues with Inter Milan. The 26-year-old World Cup and Serie A winner might be a target for the two footballing heavyweights, as he has two years remaining on his present contract.

Rivalry between PSG and Chelsea over Lautaro MartinezSeveral clubs are looking to add a goal scorer to their rosters, and Lautaro Martinez has been mentioned more than often in the past six months by Chelsea and PSG, among others. He won his second Serie A title last season, scoring 27 goals in all competitions, solidifying his position as a talismanic figure for Inter Milan throughout his career. He is 26 years old.

Reports surfaced that Martinez was close to signing a new agreement with Inter Milan, which put Chelsea out of the race. It looks like the Blues are right back in the mix for the Serie A and Argentine World Cup titles, but that might not be the case right now.

Next season, Chelsea will need a top-tier scorer to challenge Nicolas Jackson. If an Argentine like Martinez were to enter the picture, the Blues would definitely make him their first choice. This is exactly the type of player that new manager Enzo Maresca is looking for. Also, Martinez might be a substitute for Victor Osimhen or someone similar.

Could Martinez be sold by Inter Milan?There was good news about contract extensions, so Inter Milan believed Martinez when he said he was devoted and committed to the club. The two sides are now at a standstill since the club’s offer is lower than the Argentine’s requested wage.

While the disparity may be as small as a few of million, it does provide an opportunity for stakeholders to have their voices heard. Chelsea and PSG have the financial wherewithal to negotiate a massive deal. However, he is unlikely to receive the €12 million annual salary he is demanding from any team other than them.