Chelsea transfer target Lautaro Martinez the ‘new Sergio Aguero’, claims ex-Blues and Argentina star Hernan Crespo – The Sun

CHELSEA transfer target Lautaro Martinez could be the new Sergio Aguero.

That’s according to former Blues striker Hernan Crespo, who believes the Inter Milan ace is on the right track to stardom.

Martinez, 22, has scored 16 goals this season after forming a deadly partnership with Romelu Lukaku.

It’s reckoned Chelsea are after the Argentina international to compete with Tammy Abraham for a place in Frank Lampard’s starting XI next season.

Barcelona are also understood to be interested amid doubts over Lionel Messi’s future.

And Crespo believes Martinez is on the right path to become as good as Manchester City hitman Aguero, regarded by many as one of the best in the business.

Crespo told Sky Sports Italy: “We know Mauro Icardi and Paulo Dybala, while we’re getting to see what Martinez can do.

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