Following their failed bid for Lautaro, the Catalans are now, a few years on, ready to make a move for another star from Inter’s squad.

Barcelona have identified Julian Alvarez as their primary target to lead the line for the long-term, but the Catalan giants are not prepared to pay over the odds for the Atletico Madrid star. As Hansi Flick looks to reshape his squad for the upcoming campaign, the club have established a clear financial ceiling for the Argentine international.

Negotiations haven’t officially begun yet, but everyone is aware of the Catalan club’s moves. And Inter? They haven’t responded to the figures on the table.

The Catalans are stepping up the pressure on the Nerazzurri centre-back, with Inter looking for a potential replacement in defence.

The Italian centre-back is one of the Catalan club’s main transfer targets for next summer, but is Inter really considering selling him?