Lautaro Martinez is an ‘incredible talent’ says Shaka Hislop
Inter Milan have dropped their valuation of forward Lautaro Martinez, reports claim. Barcelona have made the Argentine international their priority signing in the upcoming transfer window and now he's a more affordable option.
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Martinez has been a stand-out performer for Antonio Conte's side this season - scoring 17 goals and providing five assists in 38 appearances.
He's formed a formidable partnership with Romelu Lukaku but it looks like his future lies elsewhere.
Barcelona have been discussing his arrival for the past several months and the player has supposedly told the club he'd like to join.
It looked like any potential deal was off the table after Martinez's £99million release clause expired at the beginning of the month.
The expiration of the clause was expected to see Inter raise their asking price - but Spanish newspaper Sport claim the opposite.
Sport are suggesting that Inter will drop their valuation after seeing how desperate Martinez is to join compatriot Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp next season.
The Serie A heavyweights are asking for £80.5m for their sought-after forward, who is contracted to the club until June 2023.
The publication say Inter's £18.5m reduction could help Barcelona conclude a transfer.
Meanwhile, Barcelona will conclude the signing of Sao Paulo teenager Gustavo Maia next week, reports claim.
Transfer News: Inter Milan are prepared to drop their valuation of Lautaro Martinez (Image: GETTY)
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