Julian Alvarez is very popular. Recruited by Atlético Madrid for 75 million euros in the summer of 2024 from Manchester City, he quickly proved essential within Diego Simeone’s squad. So much so that he has already been announced as leaving just two years after his arrival. It’s no secret that he is FC Barcelona’s absolute dream to succeed Robert Lewandowski.
Such an arrival, however, is not easy since the Colchoneros, already reluctant to sell him, do not see themselves strengthening a national rival. Thus, two other clubs would be in ambush in this matter according to Mundo Deportivo: PSG and Arsenal. However, the 2022 world champion would have a preference for the Blaugrana according to the media, the idea of a return to the Premier League not tempting him while Ligue 1 could be a hindrance.
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The only problem is that convincing Atlético, where he is still under contract until 2030, will not be easy, especially since Barça has set a limit of 100 million euros in this matter. It’s hard to imagine the Rojiblancos giving in at this price, especially against Barcelona. A deal that is still utopian at the moment. Another targeted player: Alessandro Bastoni.
The Italian would be “obsessed” with the idea of donning the Barcelona tunic and will do everything possible to reach Catalonia. He would consider having served his time in Serie A, where he is on the verge of winning his third Scudetto, Inter Milan having a cushion of twelve points ahead of AC Milan (2nd) with five days remaining.
In the mind of the 26-year-old defender, the situation would be clear: he will only leave the Nerazzurri for Barça. He is said to be completely ecstatic about the club, the city and Hansi Flick and has already knocked back interest from Liverpool. Under contract until 2028 in Lombardy, Bastoni’s destiny seems clear: either Inter or Barça.
To summarize
Julian Alvarez panics the transfer window: Barça dreams of the post-Lewandowski era, but Atlético resists. PSG and Arsenal remain on the lookout despite the player’s preference for Catalonia. Bastoni, too, would swear by the Blaugrana.
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