Barcelona make intial contact with Atletico Madrid for priority attacking target

Furthermore, Diego Simeone’s side are working on extending Alvarez’s contract until 2032 amid growing interest in his services, with Arsenal also keeping an eye.

Barcelona’s main attacking target. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Barcelona, who are still not operating within the 1:1 Financial Fair Play rule, are hopeful that the player’s desire to move could help them, much like Antoine Griezmann’s situation back in 2019.

As such, initial contacts have been made with the Spanish capital club to learn about their stance on the matter, even though they have publicly stated on several occasions that Alvarez is not for sale.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is expected to lead the negotiations himself with Atletico Madrid sporting director Mateu Alemany. The complicated relationship with the latter could further make things difficult.

With reports suggesting that Alvarez’s entourage is already searching for a house in Barcelona, the player seems keen on the move. Everything will now depend on how the talks between the two clubs progress.