Barcelona's move to sign Lautaro Martinez this summer could be off, after Quique Setien admitted it is unlikely the club will be able to afford the Inter Milan striker. Setien's comments will put officials at Chelsea and Manchester City on red alert, with both Premier League sides said to be keen on signing the striker.
Barcelona could scrap their move to sign Lautaro Martinez (Image: GETTY)
The summer transfer window is currently up in the air, with the season yet to finish.
The official opening date for the window is still unknown, but it is believed that clubs will be able to spend much less in the window whenever it opens.
And that could have a serious impact on Barca's transfer plans, with Setien doubtful that a deal to sign Martinez could be done.
He told Spanish radio: "I am not pessimistic or optimistic with Lautaro.
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