Key Takeaways
- Atletico Madrid value Julian Alvarez at €100-110 million and will only sell if he requests an exit.
- The Spanish club has agreed terms for a new contract with a wage rise to keep the Argentine striker.
- Barcelona are considering cheaper alternatives including Alexander Sorloth, Joao Pedro, and Vedat Muriqi.
Julian Alvarez is one of the most talked about players in Spain right now. The Argentine striker has become a top target for Barcelona as they search for a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
However, Atletico Madrid have set a massive price for their star forward. The club want between €100 million and €110 million for the player. They will only consider a sale if Alvarez asks to leave.
The 26-year-old and his family are happy living in Madrid. Sources close to the player say it is difficult to see him requesting a move this summer. Atletico are working hard to make sure he stays.
The Spanish side have already agreed on new contract terms with Alvarez. They plan to offer him a higher salary once their Champions League campaign ends. This new deal would help keep Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain away.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick needs a new number nine. But the high price for Alvarez means the Catalan club must look at other options. They are watching Alexander Sorloth and Chelsea’s Joao Pedro. Vedat Muriqi from RCD Mallorca is also on their list.