La Liga pacesetters Barcelona have reportedly made a last-ditch attempt to hijack the transfer of Leon Jakirovic to Inter Milan.

According to Croatian outlet Germanijak via FCInterNews, Los Blaugranas tried to beat the Nerazzurri to the punch at the 11th hour.

Leon Jakirovic has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in European football.

Alongside Branimir Mlacic, the Dinamo Zagreb teenager is among Croatia’s brightest talents.

Furthermore, numerous European clubs have taken note of his progress in Zagreb.

Barcelona Made Late Attempt to Beat Inter Milan to Leon Jakirovic Signature

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Inter have lodged a €2.5 million offer for the sought-after youngster.

Furthermore, they’ve included an additional €2 million in add-ons to sweeten the deal.

In addition to Inter, Red Bull Salzburg have also submitted a formal bid for the 17-year-old center-back.

However, the player has already agreed to join the Nerazzuri, even though he’ll initially link up with Stefano Vecchi’s U23 squad.

Meanwhile, Barcelona have desperately tried to overtake Inter in the race for Jakriovic but to no avail.

Indeed, the highly rated defender will arrive in Milan tomorrow to undergo his medicals at San Siro.