Barcelona president Joan Laporta says his direct talks with Inter president Beppe Marotta about a possible deal for Lautaro Martinez do not progress. Laporta says Marotta “didn’t even let me finish speaking,” preventing the negotiation from moving forward.

Laporta links the failed move to how discussions were handled between the clubs’ top officials. He says he had raised the prospect of Lautaro’s transfer but the interaction ended before he could outline further details. The reports also include Laporta addressing speculation about Cesc Fabregas returning to Barcelona, with Laporta ruling out a return.