Former Inter president Massimo Moratti believes the prospect of playing with Lionel Messi could tempt Lautaro Martinez away from the Italian club.
The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona this summer and already plays alongside Messi with his national team.
“Inter intend to keep Lautaro,” Moratti told Radio Catalunya.
“He’s a player with a lot of potential, but everything depends on what the player wants.
“Lautaro is very comfortable at Inter.
“In the end, everything depends on Barcelona’s offer and wanting to play alongside Leo [Messi] is always a motivation for any ambitious player.”
Barcelona could be forced to use players as part of their deal to sign Lautaro and Moratti has his eye on one in particular.
“There’s a certain Messi who isn’t bad…” he joked.
The Barcelona captain has, however, been linked with a move to Inter in the past.
“He’s always been very tied to Barcelona,” Moratti said.
“[Signing him] is a dream for many, but it’s an impossible dream.
“I didn’t manage it [before]. Now, I don’t know.”
source: Marca