Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti has warned Barcelona off Lautaro Martinez.

The Argentina international is a favourite of Barca captain Leo Messi, who has recommended his signing to the club's board.

Barca know they can land Martinez for a set fee of €111m - thanks to his buyout clause.

But Zanetti insists, "If Barça can sign Lautaro Martinez? The idea is that he stays with us. He is only 22 years old and I hope he stays here for a while.

"At Inter he can already be an important player."