Atletico Madrid are reportedly advancing in talks with Manchester City for Julian Alvarez, who may seek an exit from the Premier League club.
According to Cesar Luis Merlo, Atletico Madrid have emerged as a surprise contender for Julian Alvarez and are advancing in talks with Manchester City. The Argentine forward may want to quit the Premier League champions amid concerns about his role, as the club will likely look to tackle the issue in the coming period.
Atletico Madrid advancing for Julian Alvarez?
Julain Alvarez only lifted the Copa America earlier this week, and while he was with Argentina for the continental tournament, reports of problems at Manchester City emerged. The suggestions pointed towards the 24-year-old Manchester City star being unhappy with his role, as he wanted to start more games in the Champions League.
Overall, the Argentine international wants a more prominent role on the side and might prefer to play centre-forward. Being a regular striker for Manchester City, who, for one, play a solitary No.9 and that too Ering Haaland, the Alvarez dilemma might prove difficult for them to solve. Yet, they are expected to hold talks with the 24-year-old soon.
Some reports insisted Alvarez had told Manchester City to sell him, and should that happen, he would have more than one prominent suitor. The current story indicates that Atletico Madrid might be in the race in a big way, as the Spanish giants are reportedly advanced in talks with Manchester City for the forward.
If this report is accurate, then Atletico Madrid might be angling a move for him to replace either Alvaro Morata or Joao Felix. The former is joining AC Milan, while they are eager to sell the latter, meaning a player like Julian Alvarez can have a starring role in the side under Diego Simeone. While the story insists that talks are advanced, there is no mention of a fee, as Manchester City will likely demand top dollar for him.
Will Manchester City sell Alvarez?
As things stand, Manchester City have the power to keep hold of Alvarez, irrespective of how the player feels. However, the club and Pep Guardiola have long adopted a policy not to keep an unhappy player, although with the Argentine, the issue is quite different. Either way, he still has four more years on his current deal, and looking at his potential price, most teams are unlikely to spend that much.
Yet Chelsea are reportedly preparing an offer to test Manchester City’s resolve, although the chances of a move are slim. Either way, the market has many faces, and the Premier League champions may not oppose a significant offer for an unhappy player.
