Barcelona seeks Lautaro Martínez as backup option to Julián Álvarez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Barcelona is reportedly considering Lautaro Martínez as an alternative if they cannot secure Julián Álvarez. Despite Álvarez being their primary target, complex negotiations with Atlético Madrid have prompted Barcelona to explore other options. Martínez, Inter's captain under contract until 2029, is seen as a suitable fit due to his goal-scoring ability and playmaking skills. However, moving for Martínez is complicated by his commitment to Inter and the significant fee expected. Such speculation has surfaced before but has yet to develop into serious talks.
- •Barcelona views Lautaro Martínez as a potential backup to Julián Álvarez.
- •Negotiations for Álvarez have been challenging with Atlético Madrid.
- •Lautaro is tied to Inter with a contract until 2029.
- •Inter would demand a substantial fee for Lautaro's transfer.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Lautaro on Barcelona’s radar as alternative to Álvarez
"Barcelona have reportedly identified Lautaro Martínez as a possible alternative should their pursuit of Julián Álvarez fail, though any move for the Inter captain would be a formidable undertaking....
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