Barcelona leads Real Madrid for teenage midfielder Jorge Salinas

Barcelona and Racing Santander are engaged in ongoing negotiations for the transfer of Jorge Salinas. Reports indicate that Barcelona is also interested in Sergio Martinez, another highly-regarded midfielder from Racing, following a previous failed attempt to sign him in January. The club views Martinez as a potential top player for its Atletic setup and the first team. However, Racing Santander, who recently extended Martinez’s contract until 2029, is complicating negotiations by asking for a significant sell-on clause that Barcelona is reluctant to concede.

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