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Arsenal is interested in signing Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, while Barcelona has initiated contact with Atletico regarding a potential deal. Alvarez has been a standout performer for Atletico since his transfer from Manchester City in 2024.
Arsenal âkeenâ on Atletico star as Barcelona make contact
Arsenal are reportedly still interested in signing Atletico Madridâs Julian Alvarez, but Barcelona have already made contact with the Spanish club over a potential deal.
The forward has been Atleticoâs best attacker since leaving Manchester City in a deal worth up to ÂŁ82.2 million (âŹ95m) in 2024, scoring 48 goals and making 17 assists in 104 appearances in all competitions.
Barça want the striker to complement Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in their front three, but his contract runs until 2030 and includes a release clause worth ÂŁ433 million (âŹ500m).
According to ESPN, Barcelona have âinitiated contactâ with Atletico to find out their stance on a potential summer transfer. Itâs claimed that head coach Hansi Flick wants a new no.9 and they see Alvarez as the âideal candidateâ.
La Blaugrana may be constrained financially from pulling a deal off, and Atletico are said to be reluctant to let their star player leave the club. They are apparently willing to hand him a new deal until 2032 to hold onto him.
Julian Alvarez's contract with Atletico Madrid runs until 2030 and includes a release clause worth ÂŁ433 million (âŹ500 million).
Julian Alvarez has scored 48 goals and provided 17 assists in 104 appearances for Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal is keen on Alvarez to strengthen their attack, while Barcelona aims to complement their front three with his skills.

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Barcelona also face competition from Arsenal, who âremain keenâ on the former Manchester City star, according to The Telegraph. The Gunners âweighed upâ a possible move for the World Cup winner when they were linked with him last summer.
The report adds that it would take around ÂŁ86 million (âŹ100m) to prise Alvarez away from Atletico, which would make him Arsenalâs second-most expensive player after Declan Rice.
In March, the Argentina international refused to confirm whether he would still be at Atletico next season. âMaybe yes, maybe no,â he told reporters. âYou never know.â