Newcastle attempted to contact the agent of Lautaro Martinez, a 28-year-old Argentine striker. The English club, looking for attacking reinforcements after missing out on Benjamin Sesko who went to Manchester United, showed interest in the Inter captain. According to Fox Sports Argentina, the attempt to reach out was blocked, indicating that the transfer did not progress further. Martinez's contract with Inter is set to expire in June 2029, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €95 million.