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Lautaro and Barcelona agree to five-year deal - reports
Barcelona are reportedly getting closer to landing star Inter forward Lautaro Martinez. That and more in today's transfer rumour round-up.
Lautaro Martinez's move to Barcelona is seemingly getting closer.
The star Inter forward has been linked to the LaLiga giants, although questions have been raised over whether Barca can find a deal to land the 22-year-old.
But the Argentina international could be nearing a switch to Camp Nou.
TOP – LAUTARO, BARCELONA AGREE TO FIVE-YEAR DEAL
Martinez and Barcelona have reached an agreement on a five-year deal at about €12million per season plus bonuses, according to Sport.
The report says Inter have given up on the star forward, but are yet to reach an agreement with Barcelona.
Martinez has scored 16 goals in 31 games this season.
ROUND-UP
- Bayern Munich have already decided not to purchase Philippe Coutinho, who has been linked with an extended stay on loan. However, Sport Bild reports there is no chance the playmaker stays in Munich.
- Timo Werner is reportedly a target for Liverpool, but another Premier League club could be making their move. The Telegraph claims Chelsea are plotting a move for the RB Leipzig forward.
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Arsenal future remains uncertain. The Telegraph reports head coach Mikel Arteta is trying to persuade the striker to stay at the Premier League club, while The Sun says Arsenal will keep Aubameyang until the end of his contract in 2021 if they cannot get more than £20m for him this close season.
- Could Eric Garcia return to Barcelona? Sport reports the LaLiga giants are tracking the defender, who came through their youth system before joining Manchester City in 2018.
- Having impressed at Lyon, Houssem Aouar may be ready for a move. According to CalcioMercato, the attacker would prefer a switch to Juventus over Manchester City.
- After contract talks with Newcastle United broke down, Matty Longstaff could be heading abroad. The Times says the midfielder is set for a move to Serie A, with Udinese frontrunners to sign the 20-year-old.