Barcelona not in a position to pull off deal to sign Argentine ace next summer | OneFootball

There has been a lot of chatter surrounding Julian Alvarez’s future, with recent reports claiming that Barcelona could be a potential destination for him next summer.

It has been indicated that Alvarez could be looking for a change of scenery, particularly after the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Barcelona remain on red alert as the club identify him as one of the ideal long-term replacements for Robert Lewandowski.

Barcelona can’t afford Alvarez

However, according to Catalunya Radio’s Jordi Costa (h/t FCB World), Barcelona are not in a position to afford Julian Alvarez next summer.

Although the player might be interested in making the move to Camp Nou, the club simply do not have the means to carry out the operation.

Can Barcelona sign Alvarez? (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Citing sources close to the club, Costa claims that it is extremely difficult for Barcelona to pull off a deal of this magnitude in the summer.

This is hardly surprising as Barcelona are still yet to return to the 1:1 rule and are still operating with an inflated salary bill.

Unless the Catalans can secure a few high-profile exits in the coming summer, it is unlikely they will be in a position to sign a player like Alvarez.

The futures of Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo and even Marc Casado have come into focus in recent months, but it remains to be seen whether Barcelona can sanction all of their exits in the coming summer.

Not to mention, the club may also have to secure reinforcements in other areas of the pitch, with Hansi Flick particularly keen on signing a new defender who can replace Inigo Martinez in the years to come.