Barcelona pursues Lautaro Martinez as striker option ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:11 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Barcelona is intensifying efforts to sign Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan, reportedly shifting focus from Julian Alvarez. Sources indicate Inter has no intention to sell their captain, but Spanish media report that negotiations are underway and a first offer could approach €100 million. Historically tied to Barcelona, Martinez has previously expressed a desire to remain at Inter, complicating potential talks as the transfer window closes.
- •Barcelona actively seeks Lautaro Martinez to replace Robert Lewandowski.
- •Reports suggest negotiations are in initial stages with Inter Milan.
- •Inter reportedly does not wish to sell Martinez this summer.
- •Barcelona may prepare a bid not exceeding €100 million.
- •Martinez has previously indicated he wishes to stay at Inter.
- 8:11 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona ‘working flat out’ on Lautaro Martinez transfer
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