Barcelona’s search for a leading forward has reached beyond Spain, with club president Joan Laporta revealing that Lautaro Martínez was a target after a proposed move for Julián fell through.
Barcelona look towards Milan
Speaking about the club’s recruitment plans, Laporta said Barcelona explored the possibility of bringing Inter captain Lautaro Martínez to Catalonia.
- The approach came after Barcelona failed to complete a deal for Julián.
- Laporta described Lautaro as a player he wanted “at any price”.
- The Argentine striker is Inter’s captain and one of the defining attacking figures in Serie A.
A difficult market for elite forwards
The remarks underline the scale of Barcelona’s ambition in a market where established international strikers are rarely available. Lautaro’s importance in Milan, both as captain and attacking reference point, makes any potential transfer particularly complicated.
For now, Laporta’s comments amount to a clear indication of Barcelona’s interest rather than confirmation of an agreement or a completed move.
