Mauricio Pochettino has heaped praise upon Inter striker Lautaro Martinez and has went so far as to say that his compatriot is one of the best strikers on the planet at the moment.

Lautaro has exploded this season in his first season as a regular starter at Inter and as a result he now has several clubs reportedly keen on making Summer transfer window swoops for him.

Barcelona appear to have made the 22-year-old forward one of their top targets ahead of the Summer transfer window whilst the likes of Real Madrid and Chelsea have also been linked with making moves for him.

This term the former Racing Club player, who joined Inter in the Summer of 2018, has made 31 appearances across all competitions. In just over 2400 minutes on the field, the 17 time Argentine international has scored 16 goals and provided four assists for his teammates.

In an interview with Argentine radio station Radio La Plata late on Thursday night, former Tottenham Hotspur boss Pochettino said: “He is among the best strikers in the world not just because of what he is currently showing but for what he can potentially become too.”