PSG will go after 26-year-old Barcelona’s priority attacking target – report | OneFootball

It is no secret that FC Barcelona intend to go after the signing of Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid in the upcoming summer transfer window.

The Blaugrana wish to strengthen the No. 9 position before next season, given that Robert Lewandowski seems to be on his way out, with his contract expiring on 30 June.

Alvarez, to that end, has emerged as the priority target for the Catalan giants to replace their veteran goalscorer.

PSG firmly in the race

However, in a concerning bit of development, journalist Gaston Edul (h/t Albiceleste Talk) reports that PSG are very much interested in signing Alvarez and will go after him in the summer.

The reigning European champions’ manager, Luis Enrique, is said to be keen on adding the 26-year-old 2022 FIFA World Cup winner to his ranks before next season.

This complicates matters for Barcelona as they might be unable to compete with the financial might of the Parisian giants.

PSG want Alvarez. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Moreover, Atletico Madrid, who are starting to believe that Alvarez wants to leave, would likely prefer to sell him to PSG rather than a direct rival in La Liga.

So, as if his €100 million+ fee was already not a major concern for Barcelona, PSG’s entry into the picture only complicates the situation a great deal.

On top of that, Arsenal, too, have been touted as an interested party for Alvarez, and they could also become an enticing destination should they go on to win the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

So, it will be interesting to see how Barcelona deal with the situation and whether they persist with their pursuit of Alvarez or choose to go for alternatives like Joao Pedro.