Lautaro Martinez has told Inter Milan that he wants to secure a summer transfer to Barcelona and won’t be signing a contract extension.
Lautaro has been heavily linked with Barcelona ever since their public interest in signing a striker as a permanent replacement to aging Luis Suarez. The Argentine has reportedly decided that he wants to move to the Nou Camp in the summer and will not be extending his stay at San Siro.
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Inter, however, will not be letting go of their star striker that easily as they continue to demand an extravagant amount of fee. The Nerazzurri are ready to reduce their previous asking price and are ready to take £80 million for the 22-year-old.
Martinez has managed to score 16 goals in 31 appearances this season, enjoying his football alongside Romelu Lukaku who has scored 23 goals of his own. Despite the partnership, Lautaro has informed his club that he will be rejecting any contract renewal offered in order to secure a move to Barca.
The financial impact of COVID-19 on football clubs around the world has resulted in the lowered price but Blaugrana can still not afford the £80m and will look to offer players in exchange for an even reduced price.
Sport reports that the Italian side wants Arturo Vidal on a permanent move to San Siro, along with Antoine Grieizmann to join on loan for a year. It remains to be seen if Barca would consider such a deal as they would have to let their €120 million summer signing to be loaned out.
It is clear, however, that the Serie A giants will find it hard to keep hold of their superstar with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain also interested in the youngster.
Would you let Arturo Vidal and Antoine Griezmann leave for Lautaro Martinez?