Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing 25-year-old Argentine international Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool are lining up a move in excess of €100 million to sign World Cup-winning striker Julian Alvarez from La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window. The Argentine international has a €150 million release clause in his contract with Los Rojiblancos.
The former Manchester City striker has done quite well since his move to La Liga, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for Liverpool. While other European bigwigs like Barcelona and Manchester United have shown interest in him, the Reds will fancy their prospects.
The Premier League giants need to add more goals and creativity to their attacking unit. Darwin Nunez has not been able to live up to the expectations, while Mohamed Salah faces an uncertain future after entering the final few months of his contract.
Alvarez has picked up 28 contributions in all competitions this season, and he could transform Liverpool in the final third. The attacker is still quite young, and he could improve further with coaching and experience.
The Argentine international has already won the World Cup with his country, and he has previously shown his quality in the Premier League with Manchester City. He could settle in quickly and make an instant impact at Liverpool. It will be interesting to see if the Spanish giants are willing to sell the player in the summer transfer window.
Liverpool need to replace Mo Salah
Mohamed Salah might move on in the summer, and the Egyptian international has not signed an extension with Liverpool. His contract expires at the end of the season, and Liverpool need to replace his end product. Someone like Alvarez could prove to be an exceptional acquisition.
Liverpool could offer the 25-year-old regular game time, and the opportunity to showcase his qualities in the Premier League could be quite exciting for the player. It remains to be seen whether the South American is prepared to return to English football once again.
Liverpool will need to improve the other areas of their squad during the summer transfer window as well, and spending in excess of €100 million on the Argentine international might not be easy. It will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds. Liverpool have an exciting project, and they have been fighting for major trophies this season. They could be an attractive destination for the South American forward.
