Liverpool Could Move In For This Atletico Madrid Forward: Dream Option For Slot? | OneFootball

In a recent report, Record stated that Liverpool could move in for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. It has been claimed that the Spanish club are hoping to sign Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres which could open the door for the Reds to sign the Argentina international this summer.

Alvarez’s Impressive Form In La Liga Last Season

Alvarez enjoyed a decent campaign at the Spanish club after he produced a lot of eye-catching displays for them in La Liga. The Argentine sensation netted 29 goals and picked up seven assists in 54 matches for Atletico Madrid last season across various competitions.

The 25-year-old led the line for the Madrid giants as he averaged 2.51 shots per 90 minutes in La Liga. He also kept 51.4% of his attempts on target. Alvarez even distributed possession relatively well in the opposition half based on his pass completion rate of 74.2% in the top tier of Spanish football (stats via fbref.com).

Alvarez is under contract at the Wanda Metropolitano until the summer of 2030. Hence, Liverpool would have to make a big offer if they want to stand a chance of recruiting the Argentine sensation this off-season.

MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 18: Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid battles for possession with Nobel Mendy of Real Betis during the La Liga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Betis Balompie at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on May 18, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Will Alvarez Be A Dream Option For Liverpool Boss Arne Slot?

Alvarez is proficient at finding a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in on target. He has got the vision to create a few meaningful openings for others around him in the final third. Alvarez is primarily a centre-forward but can also operate as a winger on either flank if needed.

The Argentine talent has established himself as a prolific goal-scorer in European football. Therefore, he would be a dream option for the Reds to consider in this summer transfer window.

We can expect Alvarez to add more firepower to Liverpool boss Arne Slot’s attack. He is more than capable of nailing down a regular first-team spot at the Merseyside club next season.

At 25, Alvarez has his peak years ahead of him and could help the Reds compete for a lot of major trophies in the future. Thus, Slot would be wise to focus on getting a deal done to bring the Argentine forward to Anfield ahead of the new campaign.