Barcelona pursued Lautaro Martinez this summer but chose not to prioritize transfer

Barcelona attempted to sign Lautaro Martinez during the summer transfer window, aiming to replace Robert Lewandowski, according to a report from Diario SPORT. Martinez was prepared to join but remained loyal to Inter Milan and needed an amicable deal between the two clubs. As Inter denied any significant approach from Barcelona, the Catalan side shifted focus to Julian Alvarez, their primary target. When it became clear that the Alvarez transfer would not materialize, Barcelona secured Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus as an alternative option.

• 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Argentine ace was ready to join Barcelona this summer but the club did not prioritise the transfer