Chelsea are being linked with a possible move for Inter Milan striker Lautaro MartinezAlthough Argentine newspaper Nation Summarize the claim within a comprehensive report regarding the player's current injury status.
The Premier League club appears in the article while the outlet discusses the forward's recovery and the uncertainty surrounding his availability for Argentina's upcoming Finalsima clash with Spain.
According to the report, Chelsea could prepare an offer worth €100m (£85m) for Martínez for the 2026/27 season. However, the newspaper does not describe this claim as active negotiations.
There is no indication that Inter has received an offer, nor have negotiations begun between the parties. Instead, the mention appears as background speculation while the focus of the article remains on the striker's physical condition.
Injury references surrounding the Inter striker
Martínez has been sidelined since February 18, when he suffered a calf injury during Inter's 3–1 defeat to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League playoff.
Medical tests confirmed a strain in the soleus muscle of his left foot. Initially, the recovery timeline was expected to be approximately 18 days.
However, the situation now appears less straightforward. Although Martínez was included on the bench for Inter's recent derby defeat to AC Milan, he never warmed up and entered the pitch.
According to La Nación, Inter are now anticipating his return as early as April.
That timeline could also impress Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni. They hope the striker will be available for the Finalsima against Spain on March 27.
Key figures for club and country
Despite injury setbacks, Martínez remains an important player for both Inter and Argentina.
He currently leads the Serie A scoring charts with 14 goals. Also, he is the only player in the division to reach double figures this season.
For Argentina, he is the second-highest goalscorer of the Scaloni era with 36 goals in 75 matches. Only Lionel Messi is ahead of him.
Inter are reportedly taking a cautious approach towards the captain's recovery. Italian media suggest the club may also avoid risking him in the match against Fiorentina on 22 March.
The priority is to get him fully fit for the latter stages of the season, including the April 4 match against Roma.
Meanwhile, reference to Chelsea is limited to a brief mention in the Argentine media rather than any concrete transfer developments at this stage.
