News Focus
- Julian Alvarez wants to join FC Barcelona this summer.
- The Argentine striker does not have a good relationship with manager Diego Simeone.
- Atletico Madrid hope to keep the forward and have offered him a new deal.
- Barcelona plan to offer players in exchange to reduce the €100 million price.
- Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal are watching the situation.
Julian Alvarez has set his sights on a move to FC Barcelona. The Atletico Madrid forward will push for a transfer to the Catalan giants if he leaves the club this summer.
Reports suggest the Argentine World Cup winner is unhappy with his relationship with manager Diego Simeone. Sources close to the player claim the bond between the two is weak. This tension is pushing Alvarez toward the exit door.
Atletico Madrid do not want to sell their star striker. The club has offered him a new contract to stay in the Spanish capital. However, Alvarez and his family prefer life in Barcelona. They wish to remain in Spain but change cities.
Barcelona have made the striker their main target for the transfer window. The club hopes Alvarez will formally request the move from Atletico. This would help them negotiate a lower price. They aim to bring the fee down from €100 million by including players in the deal.
Atletico teammate Marcos Llorente has spoken about the uncertainty. He says that even Alvarez does not know his future. Llorente explained that he does not ask his colleague about the transfer rumours.
If Barcelona cannot reach an agreement with Atletico, other clubs are ready to act. Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal have both shown interest in signing the former Manchester City player.