Barcelona has reportedly contacted super agent Jorge Mendes to help him negotiate an agreement with Inter Milan star Lautaro Martínez as they search for new technician Ronald Koeman.
The League Giants will pull some of their older players out of this window to attract new talent.
Barcelona had their first trophy-free season in 12 years, which meant the dismissal of Quique Setien.
Martinez has been on his radar since leaving Racing Club for San Siro in 2018.
But Inter is desperate to retain the 23-year-old, who is expected to be one of the most productive strikers in the world.
Barcelona has noticed that all investigations have been rejected so far, now they have a new plan.
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Italian publication Corriere dello Sport states that super agent Mendes has been hired to reach an agreement.
Martinez is also pushing for it to happen to Luis Suarez, who has been told to look for a new club.
The Argentine foreigner has a termination clause of 102 million pounds and will be allowed to leave for a penny less.
Barcelona is able to offer a sweetener as a component of the deal in the form of the left-back Junior Firpo.
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Corriere dello Sport adds that Mendes has also been asked to download some of his marginal players due to his extensive touchbook.
Meanwhile, Inter Vice President Javier Zanetti has issued a warning to all those interested in Martinez.
“Lautaro leaves Inter,” he told Fox Sports.
“Not only is Barcelona interested in him, but Lautaro knows he’s already in a big club.
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“He is satisfied with life in Italy, which is not easy. I think it’s going in the right direction.
“Right now, he’s not going to leave. It’s our supplier and our future. There’s respect from the clubs.
“There are players who have termination clauses and you can’t do much when a club comes in and pays for it.
“But in Lautaro’s case, he’s doing well at Inter and I can tell when he’s happy. “
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