Looking for a new center forward, but still weighed down by its finances, FC Barcelona could send three players to Atlético to sign Julian Alvarez. Is it wasted effort?
He may be linked to Atlético de Madrid until 2030, and preparing for his Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, Julian Alvarez nonetheless remains a player regularly cited on the transfer market. The 26-year-old center forward, world champion with Argentina, has been decisive thirteen times in as many C1 matches this season. This means that the Colchoneros will have difficulty keeping him during the next summer transfer window.
FC Barcelona ready to do anything for Julian Alvarez
For weeks, if not months, FC Barcelona has been going out of its way to convince Julian Alvarez to join Catalonia. With Robert Lewandowski at the end of his contract, and Macus Rahford potentially returning to England, the former Manchester City player would clearly have the indisputable starter label by joining the Blaugrana.
This Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in his columns, Fichajes indicates that Barça would be ready to offer no less than three players to Atlético de Madrid to convince them to release Julian Alvarez. They are Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez and Marc Casado. An offer that deserves to be studied. The last city has been in Diego Simeone’s sights for a long time. Which could push the Colchoneros to accept the package. But competition remains fierce.
PSG and Arsenal are not giving up
Still according to the same source, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal are also on the case. PSG anticipates the probable departure of Gonçalo Ramos, and would see in Julian Alvarez the ideal recruit for the number 9 position. As for the Gunners, Mikel Arteta dreams of associating the Argentinian with Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze. For now, the French and English giants would not need any set-up whatsoever to complete the deal. What to do business with Atlético de Madrid? To be followed closely.
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