La Liga heavyweights Barcelona are reportedly eyeing a part-exchange deal to sign 25-year-old Argentine international Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Julian Alvarez is the subject of interest from FC Barcelona. The Catalan giants are keen on signing a striker in the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the Atletico Madrid mainstay. They are ready to cough up €60 million and offer Ferran Torres in the deal to sign the Argentine international.
Julian Alvarez and his Atletico Madrid exploits
Julian Alvarez has established himself as one of the best players in La Liga since joining Atletico Madrid from Manchester City in a big-money deal last summer. While the South American attacker endured teething problems in the early stages of the 2024/25 season, he has come leaps and bounds after a slow start to life in the Spanish capital.
The 25-year-old has amassed 20 goals and five assists in 39 appearances across all competitions, playing his part in a memorable 2024/25 campaign thus far. Meanwhile, Alvarez’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.
Recent reports have linked the Argentine international with Manchester United. Barcelona will aim to beat the competition to Alvarez’s signature in the summer transfer window, offering Ferran Torres and €60 million in the deal to sign the Atletico Madrid mainstay in the coming months.
Move across La Liga on the horizon?
Barcelona’s interest in Julian Alvarez is understandable. The Catalan giants are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window amid Robert Lewandowski’s advancing years. While Ferran Torres has excelled as a makeshift striker and contributed to 14 goals in his limited opportunities, the Blaugrana will look for a recognised centre-forward ahead of the 2024/25 season.
So, several candidates, including Darwin Nunez, have emerged on Barcelona’s radar, with Alvarez also a viable target for the Blaugrana. With Barcelona ready to offer €60 million and Ferran Torres in the deal to land the 25-year-old Argentine international, they will hope to test Atletico Madrid’s resolve.
The versatile Torres can be a top-notch addition to the Atletico Madrid attack, considering his versatility. So, it will be interesting to see if a part-exchange deal sees the light of day amid Barcelona’s interest in Alvarez.
