Neither Mbappé nor Haaland, this is the striker targeted by Real Madrid

For months now, newspapers, TV shows and social media have been flooded with rumors and speculation about the future of Kylian Mbappé. His contract with Paris Saint-Germain will expire on June 30 and he has not yet announced what he will do. His options are to stay in France, go to Liverpool or Real Madrid. The latter seems to be the most attractive alternative for him, as Los Merengues can offer him an unrivaled sporting challenge, competing for the Champions League title.

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However, no one can be sure that 'Kiki' will choose the Spanish side and that is why the chiefs have a plan B: Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker is Manchester City's biggest star, but it has always been rumored that he intends to play at some point in his career in Spain. The problem is that in order to sign him next summer, Real Madrid would have to pay a fortune and activate his exit clause.

With this scenario, it seems that president Florentino Perez has another favorite. According to Fichajes.com, it is Lautaro Martinez. The 26-year-old striker has long been the top star in Italy's Serie A. He has played 265 games for Inter. With Inter he has played 265 games, scored 123 goals and provided 41 assists. He is also a key player in Lionel Scaloni's Argentina National Team, with which he was a champion at the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Although Martinez has a contract with the Italian side until June 30, 2026, his renewal has been under discussion for some weeks. His agent Alejandro Camaño recently assured: "There are many aspects to discuss, today there is still no real agreement, so we are calm and we talk to Inter constantly. Now the important thing is the team, the moment. He is happy".

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How much is he worth?

According to the specialized website Transfermarkt, Lautaro Martinez has a market value of almost $120 million. Undoubtedly it is a lot of money, but Real Madrid could pay it. In fact, last summer they spent a similar amount to buy Jude Bellingham. The problem in this case is that the Argentine striker has no exit clause at Inter, so a negotiation between the clubs will be necessary to agree on the transfer.