Barcelona is back in the market for Lautaro Martínez, he assures RAC1 Thursday. The Catalans stopped negotiations with Internazionale in mid-July, but believe again in the arrival of the 23-year-old Argentinian after Luis Suárez’s departure.

Bringing in Martínez is still considered ‘complicated’ by Barcelona, ​​according to the Catalan radio station, but no longer impossible. although RAC1 Known as a generally reliable source in Barcelona, ​​the rumor about Martínez sounds unlikely. Internazionale has an asking price of more than one hundred million euros, an amount that Barça cannot afford at the moment.

Barcelona will receive a maximum of six million euros for Suárez from Atlético Madrid, an amount that also consists entirely of variables. It is known that Barça is not even able to secure the financing for Memphis Depay. The 26-year-old striker of Olympique Lyon reportedly has to cost ‘only’ 25 million euros and has already personally agreed with the Catalans.

In times of crisis it therefore seems irresponsible for Barcelona to go for a much more expensive option like Martínez. In the past, the Catalans have turned to lenders to finance large purchases. For example, to bring in Antoine Griezmann, who came over from Atlético Madrid for 120 million euros, a loan was taken out with the British lender 23 Capital. On the other hand, there is a high interest rate of seven to eight percent.

Barcelona already worked this summer on the arrival of Martínez, who had an escape clause of € 111 million, although this provision will no longer be valid from 7 July. According to various Spanish media, Barcelona has considered various constructions in the recent period to bring in the surefire striker. For example, thought was given to involving Ivan Rakitic (now to Seville) and Arturo Vidal in a deal for Martínez. Saliently, Vidal also went to Inter, but Martínez was not involved in it.