Heinze's Surprise Call to Martinez Revealed

Arsenal coach Gabriel Heinze made an unexpected phone call to Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez last week.

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What happened. Gabriel Heinze, an Arsenal coach, reportedly called Lautaro Martinez to convince him to join Arsenal.

• Martinez has shone for Inter but not been strongly linked with Premier League clubs.
• The call was made last week, according to reports.

The move is still in early stages, with no official bid or talks confirmed.

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