INTER MILAN skipper Lautaro Martinez is reportedly a January transfer target for Chelsea.
The Argentine striker has spent the last seven years in Italy after joining the Serie A giants from Racing Club.
Lautaro Martinez is reportedly a surprise target for Chelsea
Lautaro Martinez is reportedly a surprise target for ChelseaCredit: Getty
The Argentine striker has been out of form this season
The Argentine striker has been out of form this seasonCredit: Getty
Martinez has been prolific in an Inter shirt, netting over 100 times in 220 appearances.
The 27-year-old penned a new five-year deal with the club in August, signing until 2029.
But after a poor run of form this season, reports in Martinez's native Argentina suggest Chelsea are ready to pounce - and trim their bloated squad in the process.
According to El Grafico, the Blues are willing to offer Inter three players plus cash to tempt the 27-year-old to West London.
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The outlet claims Benoit Badiashile, Carney Chukwuemeka and Mykhailo Mudryk could all be used as leverage by boss Enzo Maresca.
Despite their strong form in Serie A, Martinez has not found the net for the Nerazzurri since October.
He joined the club as a teenager in 2018, costing a cut-price £20.7million.
The fan favourite has netted over 20 times in the last three seasons but has just 5 goals in 15 games this term.
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Milan currently sit third in the league - three points behind leaders Atalanta - as they target back-to-back titles.
Mudryk's future at the Bridge remains uncertain after the Ukrainian failed a drugs test earlier this month.
Lautaro Martinez celebrates into the night after Inter victory on the Serie A
Chelseaboss Maresca has publically supported his winger after apositive test for the banned substance meldonium.
Mudryk, who insists he is innocent, is awaiting the results of a ‘B’ sample taken while on Ukraine duty.
Mykhailo Mudryk could reportedly be used as part of a deal for Martinez
Mykhailo Mudryk could reportedly be used as part of a deal for MartinezCredit: AP
Chelsea ratings vs Everton as Enzo continues to shine but Jackson costs Blues chance to win
CHELSEA extended their unbeaten run to nine Premier League games with a performance that will quickly be forgotten.
Chances on goal were few and far between but Nicolas Jackson had two opportunities to put the Blues ahead in the first half.
SunSport's Kealan Hughes provides his ratings of the Chelsea squad...
Robert Sanchez - 7
Smart stop down to his right to deny Orel Mangala shortly before the break.
Pulled off an even better save when Jack Harrison looked certain to score in the second half.
Axel Disasi - 6
Dealt with the tricky Iliman Ndiaye reasonably well. Lacked an attacking threat which hindered Blues going forward.
Tosin Adarabioyo - 8
Made a brilliant block 15 minutes from time to stop Ndiaye finding the net with Sanchez beaten.
He also looked assured on the ball and comfortable doing the nitty-gritty every time he plays. Deserves more game time.
Levi Colwill - 7
An accomplished display as he limited Everton's chances on goal, worked well with Adarabioyo.
Malo Gusto - 5
Was caught out a few times by Harrison, who should have scored when he got in behind the left-back.
Almost opened the scoring in the first half but Pickford charged down his shot well.
Moises Caicedo - 7
Protected the defence well and cut out a lot of loose balls to prevent Everton getting near the Chelsea box.
Enzo Fernandez - 8
Perhaps Chelsea's best player. Saw a lot of the ball and kept possession nicely.
Had one shooting opportunity he aimed straight at the keeper.
Cole Palmer - 5
Squared well for Jackson's chance. Failed to influence the match in his usual manner, which is a credit to the Everton defence.
Pedro Neto - 5
Plenty of effort and endeavour but not really his day. Every time he did threaten he was quickly fouled.
Jadon Sancho - 5
Some nice touches and passes but rarely posed a threat.
Nicolas Jackson - 4
Spurned a big chance first half as Pickford was equal to a close range effort.
He then missed an even easier opportunity minutes later as he directed his header onto the post with the goal gaping.
Subs
Christopher Nkunku (for Jackson, 76mins) - 5
Noni Madueke (for Neto, 76mins) - 5
High-flying Chelsea have spent more than £1billion under the current ownership.
Maresca said: “We have three league games before January.
“After these we are going to sit and decide if we need to do something.”