Lautaro Martinez’s move has been confirmed as imminent according to the President of his former club, Victor Blanco.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reported last week that the Spanish club has proposed a salary of 10 million euros gross per season, a convincing amount to influence Martinez's decision, which has made matter uncomfortable for Inter to keep their forward man.

The Argentine club will receive part of the fee based on the agreement made on future sales before the 22-year old joined the Italian club in 2018.

Speaking to Radio La Plata on the transfer of Martinez to Barcelona, he hinted that the deal is close.

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"I have the feeling that Lautaro Martinez's transfer to Barcelona is close to the white smoke stage, although I haven't spoken to him recently," referring to the white smoke that is released when the pope is selected.

"Whatever the fee is, it'll be welcome.

"When we sold Lautaro to Inter, we had the idea to keep a percentage on any future sale.

"We decided to gamble on the future without knowing what would happen or when."

Barcelona would hope to sign Pjanic from Juventus and a few others to fortify their squad ahead of next season following the hold on Neymar’s transfer after his agent disclosed the player would remain at the Parc De Princess for next season.