Real Madrid, Barca's latest opponent in fight for Lautaro

Lautaro Martinez has been linked with a move to Barcelona next season for months. The Inter Milan player would be delighted to play alongside his compatriot Leo Messi. 

But in the last few hours, Barca's big domestic rivals have joined the race to sign the striker. 'Sky Italia' says that Real Madrid have knocked on Lautaro's door.

The reason 'Los Blancos' have decided to make a move for the signing of one of the in form players. The reason is because negotiations between Barca and Inter for the 22 year-old have run into difficulty.

That said, the former Racing man's buyout clause is set at 111 million euros, a figure which any interested club must pay. That was confirmed recently by Inter's sporting director Piero Ausilio.

The 16 goals the Argentine has scored in 31 competitive matches this campaign have aroused the interest of Real Madrid although it seems more than clear that if Lautaro were to come to La Liga, it would be to join Barcelona.