Inter Transfer Market: The Nerazzurri Stand Firm on Lautaro Martinez. He’s Eager to Get Started

Lautaro Martinez remains the center of attention on the transfer market as well, but the rumors circulating in recent hours don’t seem to have bothered the Inter captain. Rumors have been circulating from Spain and Argentina about a possible bid from Barcelona, which is reportedly ready to offer more than 100 million euros. Inter’s stance, however, is very clear: the Argentine striker is not considered for sale. This position has put the rumors into perspective, though it hasn’t completely dispelled them, partly due to the player’s international stature.

On the other hand, however, there are Lautaro’s numbers and his impact. The Argentine heads into the new season once again among the top contenders for the scoring title, having already claimed the top scorer title in 2023–2024 with 24 goals and in 2025–2026 with 17 goals. His consistent goal-scoring, maintained even through various coaching changes, confirms just how crucial he is to Inter. And that is precisely why, despite a shorter preseason, it’s anything but easy to imagine the captain out of the starting lineup against Monza.