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Lionel Scaloni: 'Whole World' Wants Lautaro Martinez Amid Barcelona Rumours

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Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has talked up the interest in Inter star Lautaro Martinez, saying the "whole world" wants to sign him amid persistent links to Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Scaloni spoke to AS (h/t Football Italia) about the future of the young forward: "Lautaro Martinez is the player, after Kylian Mbappe, who the whole world wants to sign for his age and quality. However, he plays for a big club already and it won’t be easy to prise him away from Inter."

Per the report, both Barcelona and Real are keeping a close eye on the 22-year-old, who has a €111 release clause in his contract.