Barcelona passed on Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez two years ago for a cut-price €25m, it has been revealed.

Spanish media sources say a Barca delegation were in Argentina in 2017 to attend the Copa Sudamericana final between the Independiente and Flamengo. And while in Argentina, they met with Racing officials to discuss Martinez.

Barca scouts recommended they sign the striker for Racing's asking price - but then sports director Pep Segura decided to pass on the deal.

Months later Racing were selling Martinez to Inter for €25m.