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Inter Milan 'will demand Antoine Griezmann as part of Lautaro Martinez deal'

By Ben Knapton, Senior Reporter | 15 February 2020

Inter Milan 'will demand Griezmann in Martinez deal'

Inter Milan are reportedly set to demand that Antoine Griezmann will be part of any proposal for Lautaro Martinez to be allowed a move to Barcelona.

Inter Milan will reportedly demand Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona as part of any deal for Lautaro Martinez.

The Argentine has allegedly emerged at Barca's top transfer target this summer, as Quique Setien looks to solve a striker crisis with Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele both out injured.

According to the Turin Daily, Inter would be looking for Griezmann to be included in any potential deal, with the Frenchman only managing 12 goals in 32 appearances for La Blaugrana since his arrival.

However, the report also claims that Martinez has shown no signs of wanting to move away from the San Siro, despite speculation that he is keen to play alongside compatriot Lionel Messi.

Other reports suggest that midfielders Arturo Vidal and Ivan Rakitic would be offered to Inter as part of a deal, with both players nearing the end of their respective contracts.

Twenty-two-year-old Martinez has enjoyed a stellar campaign in Serie A thus far, registering 11 goals in 21 appearances for Antonio Conte's side as they lead the way at the top of the table.