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Kieran Horn

Lautaro Martinez to Real Madrid can solve £170m Chelsea transfer problem for Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino Chelsea Lautaro Martinez Madrid Real Madrid Romelu Lukaku Kai Havertz Andre Onana Moises Caicedo

It is very unlikely for a team to want one of their targets to sign for a different club, but in Chelsea's case regarding Lautaro Martinez that could be exactly what they need. The Blues are keen to add a natural striker to Mauricio Pochettino's squad ahead of the 2023/24 season with Victor Osimhen and Martinez as the two prominent names discussed.

Real Madrid are now also in the race for the Inter forward, according to The Times, as they seek to acquire a replacement for Karim Benzema. Chelsea's Kai Havertz and Tottenham star Harry Kane are also both of interest to Carlo Ancelotti's side, but Madrid signing Martinez over the Premier League duo could actually help Pochettino at Stamford Bridge.

Although Havertz departing would not be a detrimental blow for Chelsea, given his limited impact this season and the imminent arrival of Christopher Nkunku, Madrid paying close to the £70million valuation placed on him could provide funds to sign a replacement.

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