Barcelona cannot satisfy Inter’s demands for striker Lautaro Martinez according to a report in today’s print edition of Italian daily newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.

The reigning Spanish champions are in great financial difficulty and have to find €271 million and thus it is difficult to imagine them meeting Inter’s demands for the 22-year-old Argentine.

A month ago, the two clubs were separated by about €20 million in negotiations but now find themselves much more distant in talks.

With Barcelona seemingly unable to afford a move for Lautaro, the chances of a contract renewal with Inter are growing, the report from the Milan based news outlet explains.

Lautaro is flattered by the interest shown in him by Barcelona but knows he is worth a lot and Inter do not want to accept less than what they are demanding for him.

Due to the relationship between Lautaro and Inter, there is a possibility that he could sign a contract extension with the club.

Once his €111 million release clause expires in the coming weeks, Inter could call his representatives to discuss a contract renewal, which will see him get a salary raise, albeit not quite as big a raise as he would get if he gets a move to Barcelona.