Inter Miami have reportedly locked in their next transfer target after the defeat by Nashville SC.
On Saturday night, Inter Miami took on Nashville in the MLS playoffs at Geodis Park in Tennessee.
Despite having big-name stars such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, Rodrigo De Paul and Jordi Alba, Inter Miami were beaten as goals from Sam Surridge and Josh Bauer sealed a 2-1 win. Messi was the scorer for the visitors.
Although they lost on Saturday night, Inter Miami are still in with a shout of advancing as they won the first match.
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The best-of-three series is now tied at 1-1, with the final deciding match set to be played at Chase Stadium next weekend.
Looking ahead, it has been reported that Inter Miami have now identified their next transfer target.
Over the past couple of years, Inter Miami have been attracting big players to the club, due to the lure of Messi and part-owner David Beckham.
According to Argentine news outlet El Intransigente, Inter Miami are now looking to battle Premier League giants Chelsea for a highly-rated youngster.
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It has been suggested that Boca Juniors midfielder Milton Delgado has attracted interest from both Chelsea and Inter Miami.
The 20-year-old impressed for Argentina during the U20 World Cup, but did end up disappointed as they finished second to Morocco.
Following the U20 World Cup, Delgado earned a place in the Boca Juniors team and reportedly has a release clause of just €17 million.
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Aside from Chelsea and Inter Miami, it has been claimed that Spanish La Liga side Sevilla are also keeping tabs on the youngster.
Speaking after Inter Miami's defeat by Nashville, manager Javier Mascherano said: "We have to swallow the anger and carry it with us all week so we can release it next Saturday. We couldn’t find Leo in good positions in the first half - we weren’t precise in the final-third, and credit to the opponent for that.
"In the second half, even though they sat back, we managed to create a few more chances."
Topics: Inter Miami, Lionel Messi, Football, Argentina, Boca Juniors, Chelsea, Sevilla
Marcus Chan