Barcelona step up move for Julián Álvarez and bid €100m | OneFootball

Barcelona stepped up their move for Julián Álvarez: they sent a first formal offer to Atlético de Madrid. The forward, who is preparing to play in the 2026 World Cup with the Argentina national team, could leave Atleti in the next transfer window.

Just a few weeks before the start of the World Cup, the Catalan club opened negotiations for the Spider. The offer is €100 million, with no other players involved in the deal.

As journalist Fabrizio Romano reported, Atlético “is not happy with the situation” and believes the attacker is willing to leave the Madrid-based club.

Meanwhile, this Friday, Joan Laporta — Barcelona’s president — ignored reporters when asked whether they will sign Julián Álvarez in this transfer window.

The Spider was Atlético de Madrid’s marquee signing in 2024: they paid around €95 million to Manchester City. Now, he is shaping up to be one of the most sought-after stars in this transfer window. According to reports from Europe, he is also on the radar of PSG and Arsenal. Barcelona want to move first:

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