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- Paris Saint-Germain plan a concrete summer bid for the Atletico Madrid forward
- Barcelona maintain interest but refuse to move until the player signals his exit wish
- Arsenal remain in the frame as a potential Premier League destination
- Atletico hold a firm stance with Alvarez contracted until 2030 and may offer improved terms
- The Spanish club prefer selling abroad rather than strengthening domestic rivals
Atletico Madrid supporters face an anxious close season. Their star attacker Julian Alvarez dominates transfer gossip columns. The speculation refuses to fade.
Barcelona have led the chase publicly. They view the Argentine as the ideal candidate to replace ageing striker Robert Lewandowski. However, the Catalan giants refuse to act immediately. They demand clear signs that Alvarez wishes to depart before submitting any formal proposal.
Fresh competition has emerged from France. According to journalist Gaston Edul, Paris Saint-Germain will launch a summer bid for the forward. This interest is not new. The Ligue 1 champions attempted to secure his signature during his final months at Manchester City. They now plan to test Atletico’s resolve with a concrete offer.
Arsenal also maintain a strong interest in the 26-year-old. The North London club could provide another option should the player seek a move to England.
Atletico’s stance remains firm. The Madrid outfit point to Alvarez’s contract, which runs until 2030. Officials insist they hold no desire to negotiate his departure. Instead, they may propose fresh terms with a substantial salary increase to secure his loyalty.
Should Alvarez ultimately request an exit, the club would favour foreign buyers. They wish to avoid strengthening Barcelona, a direct league opponent. This preference could hand PSG or Arsenal a crucial advantage in negotiations, assuming the player lacks a specific desire to join the Catalan side.
Currently, the striker has not publicly declared his intention to leave the Metropolitano stadium.