Former Inter president Massimo Moratti said "you cannot hold someone who has the idea of being somewhere else" as Lautaro Martinez continues to be linked with Barcelona.
Lautaro has been tipped to swap Serie A's Inter for LaLiga champions Barca, who are determined to sign a long-term replacement for veteran forward Luis Suarez.
Despite Barca's reported interest amid the coronavirus pandemic, Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio insisted Martinez will not be sold for anything less than his €111 million ($124m) buyout clause.
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Asked about Argentina international Martinez, Moratti told Sportmediaset: "You can't hold someone who has the idea of u200bu200bbeing somewhere else.