Negotiations between Inter and Barcelona over Lautaro Martinez are currently on standby according to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio.
Negotiations between the two clubs over the highly rated 22-year-old striker have been ongoing for some time now but they have been halted, partly because Inter do not have a replacement lined up for the Argentine national team player.
“Marotta has told the truth, although it must be said that Inter and Barcelona have discussed different value of the release clause in recent weeks, with the inclusion of players as part payment,” Di Marzio explained whilst present in the Sky Sport Italia studios earlier on this evening.
“To date, there is no agreement between the two clubs. In the last few days the negotiations have gone on standby.
“Inter have no replacement. Werner is going to Chelsea whilst Cavani doesn’t want to sit down and negotiate because he wants to understand all the possible solutions.”
Lautaro, who has a contract with Inter through to the end of the 2022/23 season, has a €111 million release clause in his contract with Inter but it has been widely reported that Barcelona have no intention of paying it.
The former Racing Club player has made 31 appearances across all competitions to date this term. In his time on the park, Lautaro has scored 16 goals and has provided a total of four assists for his teammates too.
