Barcelona targets Lautaro Martinez after Atletico Madrid rejects Alvarez
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Barcelona is reportedly interested in signing Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan following Atletico Madrid's refusal to sell Julian Alvarez. This interest is not new, as Barcelona has pursued Martinez in the past without success. With the Serie A season set to start this weekend, Inter's need to retain their captain complicates any potential transfer. Reports indicate that Martinez may be open to a move, but he has stated satisfaction at Inter. His contract with Inter runs until June 2029, and he recently led the club to a domestic double.
- •Barcelona is targeting Lautaro Martinez after Julian Alvarez was not sold.
- •Inter Milan captain Martinez has a contract until June 2029.
- •The Serie A season starts this weekend, and Inter needs their top player.
- •Martinez's agent stated he is currently happy at Inter Milan.
- •Barcelona has a history of pursuing Martinez without successful negotiations.
- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Inter have clear stance on Lautaro Martinez after reports of Barcelona interest
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Lautaro Martinez targeted by Barcelona after Julian Alvarez snub
"Outlandish reports from Spain suggest Barcelona could target Inter captain Lautaro Martinez after Atletico Madrid refused to sell Julian Alvarez, but any move seems very unlikely indeed.This is hardly...
"Reports in Italy and Spain claim that Barcelona are interested in an audacious move to sign Inter captain Lautaro Martinez after their unsuccessful pursuit of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, but t...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:40 AMInter have clear stance on Lautaro Martinez after reports of Barcelona interest
Reports in Italy and Spain claim that Barcelona are interested in an audacious move to sign Inter captain Lautaro Martinez after their unsuccessful pursuit of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, but t...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:40 PMLautaro Martinez targeted by Barcelona after Julian Alvarez snub
Outlandish reports from Spain suggest Barcelona could target Inter captain Lautaro Martinez after Atletico Madrid refused to sell Julian Alvarez, but any move seems very unlikely indeed.This is hardly...
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