Barcelona have identified Lautaro Martinez as one of their leading alternatives with Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen the other as their pursuit of Julian Alvarez continues to show little sign of succeeding.
Inter have already closed the door on approaches and remain determined to keep Martinez as they prepare for the new Serie A season.
That makes a deal extremely difficult, but Barcelona are continuing their background work on other options, with Victor Osimhen among those also being considered as a late window option…
Indeed, sources can reveal that Osimhen is firmly on Deco’s radar and is another forward being considered should the Alvarez situation prove impossible.
The Galatasaray striker has been among the most prominent alternatives discussed by Barcelona throughout the summer and his profile remains highly appealing to the club.
For now, however, Alvarez remains the priority, with Barcelona still trying to find a solution despite Atletico’s refusal to negotiate.
Lautaro therefore represents a difficult alternative, given Inter’s determination to retain their captain, while Osimhen is emerging as a more realistic name for Barcelona to explore.
Ironically, Osimhen is also reportedly emerging as a target for Arsenal as they too look into a move for the Nigerian as their own Plan B option to Alvarez.
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As a result, reports in France claim the Gunners have laid out their conditions if they are to make a move for the Galatasaray frontman.
