Barcelona 'step up Lautaro Martinez, Miralem Pjanic pursuits'

Barcelona are confident of securing the signings of Serie A duo Lautaro Martinez and Miralem Pjanic, according to a report.

Inter Milan striker Martinez has been touted as a potential long-term replacement for Luis Suarez at Camp Nou, and the Catalan giants have been persistently linked with a swoop for the Argentine in recent months.

Likewise, Pjanic is looking increasingly likely to depart Juventus this summer, and a recent report claimed that Barca have already agreed a player-plus-cash deal involving Nelson Semedo for the midfielder.

Mundo Deportivo reports that both Martinez and Pjanic are keen to move to Quique Setien's side when the summer transfer window opens.

The Spanish outlet claims that Barca are looking to tie Martinez down to a six-year deal in Catalonia, while Pjanic is aware of Juventus's alleged plans to sell him and is optimistic about the next stage of his career.

Both players will see their current deals at their respective clubs expire in the summer of 2023.