Inter have remained firm with their stance on striker Lautaro Martinez amid continued interest from Barcelona according to a report from Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia aired a short while ago.
The Blaugrana club have been courting the highly rated 22-year-old Argentine national team forward for some time now but have thus far been unable to convince Inter to drop their demands for the player, who is widely regarded as one of the potentially best strikers in the world in the coming years.
“Inter have been very good at maintaining their stiff position, because even recently there have been important offers from Barcelona but Inter have always remained in their position,” transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio explained whilst present in the Sky Sport Italia studios this evening.
“To date Barça have failed to meet the demand of the Nerazzurri. The situation is totally blocked. Barcelona have not paid the €111 million clause or offered €90-95 million plus one player.
“Inevitably, the boy can be affected by these rumours but this does not mean that Lautaro has no respect for those who brought him to Europe. It is clear that the temptation of a move to Barcelona could have an affect but for now he will have to put his mind at rest and play.”
Lautaro joined Inter in a circa €20 million deal from Superliga Argentina side Racing Club back in the Summer of 2018 and has a contract with the club through to the end of the 2022/23 season.
This term Lautaro has made a total of 32 appearances across all competitions to date. In his time on the park, which is just over 2500 minutes, he has notched 16 goals and provided four assists for his teammates.
