Inter Milan star, Lautaro Martinez, has agreed a deal in principal to join Barcelona, according to Italian newspaper Tuttosport.
The newspaper claim the Argentine striker wants to partner Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp.
The Spanish champions will now need to negotiate terms with Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan.
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The Serie A challengers have already rejected Barcelona’s opening offer of £65million plus Arturo Vidal and Nelson Semedo but a follow-up bid is expected soon.
Should the Catalan giants fail to reach an agreement with their counterparts, they could opt to trigger the 22-year-old’s £102million release clause.
Spanish newspaper AS claim Real Madrid, Manchester United and Manchester City are also interested.
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