Barcelona identify Lautaro Martinez as high-profile 'Plan B'

FC Barcelona have identified Lautaro Martínez as a high‑profile alternative should negotiations for Julian Álvarez continue to prove difficult. According to El Desmarque, discussions for the Atlético Madrid forward have become increasingly complex, prompting sporting director Deco to explore elite backup options. Martínez, now 28 and at the peak of his career, has won every major domestic trophy with Inter Milan and could be tempted by a new challenge abroad.

However, Mundo Deportivo reports that no formal contact has yet been made between Barcelona, Inter or the player’s representatives. Álvarez remains the club’s primary target, but Hansi Flick is determined to secure a world‑class number nine to lead the attack at the Camp Nou. As the Catalan side assess their options, Martínez’s profile, experience and proven scoring pedigree position him as a marquee Plan B should the Álvarez pursuit fail to advance.