Manchester City have jumped into the battle for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez.

Martinez has long been linked with a move away from the San Siro.

And Barcelona have been regarded as the front-runners to secure his signature.

But Tuttosport says Pep Guardiola is hopeful he can entice the forward to the Etihad despite it being his dream to play alongside Lionel Messi.

Guardiola sees the striker as the perfect replacement for Sergio Aguero.