BARCELONA are lining up a transfer for Inigo Martinez in order to replace Gerard Pique, according to reports.
Pique announced he would be leaving Barcelona and retiring from football in a heartfelt video posted to social media earlier this week.
Athletic Bilbao defender Martinez is the man they want to replace their outgoing legend.
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo report that a verbal agreement has already been agreed between Barca and the 31-year-old to join next summer.
However, Pique’s retirement will accelerate these plans, with the Blaugrana looking to acquire Martinez on the cheap in winter instead.