Former Barcelona and AC Milan sporting director Ariedo Braida has shared his views on Barcelona’s widely reported interest in signing Inter striker Lautaro Martinez this Summer.
Reports in Italian and Spanish media have linked the Blaugrana club with the highly rated 22-year-old for some time now and there are almost daily updates on the situation.
Barcelona have seemingly identified the Argentine national team forward as their number one transfer target ahead of the Summer transfer window.
Lautaro has a €111 million release clause in his current contract with Inter but Barcelona do not wish to pay this and would instead like to do a player(s) plus cash deal for him.
Some reports have stated Inter will not entertain such a deal and will only let Lautaro go if his release clause is met whilst others have claimed Inter will accept a deal on that basis so long as there is €90 million in cash as part of it.
“Barcelona very much like Lautaro. It is a very particular moment and it will be necessary to evaluate the numbers of a potential deal and the needs of the clubs,” he explained in an interview with Tuttosport, which appeared in today’s print edition.
“In order to buy, beyond the interest for a player, there must be the right conditions. We will see what will happen.”
