Barcelona continue to assess their options as they search for a new centre-forward before the transfer window closes.
Hansi Flick’s squad has already undergone major changes following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
The club has focused heavily on Julian Alvarez, but negotiations have failed to produce a breakthrough so far.
That situation has forced Barcelona to consider alternatives while time starts running out before the transfer deadline.
Lautaro Martinez has now emerged as one of the leading names under consideration at the Catalan club.
The Argentina international enters the final weeks of the window after another excellent campaign with Inter Milan.
He scored 17 league goals and provided six assists as Inter secured the Serie A title last season.
Martinez also helped Argentina reach the World Cup final, scoring three goals during their run through the tournament.
According to Sport, Lautaro Martinez would be delighted by the opportunity to join Barcelona if a serious move develops.
The 28-year-old understands that joining Barcelona could further increase his profile and strengthen his pursuit of major individual honours.
However, Martinez also remains very happy at Inter and feels grateful for the faith the Italian club has shown him.
He has established himself as captain and one of the most important players in the current Inter squad.
The striker has scored 175 goals in 376 appearances and remains under contract with the Serie A champions until 2029.
Inter currently have no desire to lose their captain and consider a summer departure extremely difficult.
Barcelona have also not yet activated a formal move for Martinez while they continue monitoring the Alvarez situation.
Their pursuit could change quickly if the Julian Alvarez deal becomes impossible before the end of the window.
For now, Martinez’s position remains clear: he is happy at Inter, but the prospect of joining Barcelona would strongly appeal to him.
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