Atlético tipped to open to transfer talks with Barcelona: ‘Real Madrid are their rivals’ | OneFootball

The board at Atlético Madrid have this week been tipped to open the door to a potential round of transfer talks with their counteparts at La Liga rivals Barcelona.

Such discussions would center on a deal for Julián Alvarez.

Frontman Alvarez has of course seen his name heavily linked with that of Barcelona over recent weeks.

This comes amid the widespread understanding that those behind the scenes at the Camp Nou have earmarked the Argentine as a leading target to replace the outbound Robert Lewandowski.

The major stumbling block for the Blaugrana board is likely to come in the form of finding an agreement with their counterparts at the Metropolitano.

If the latest word stemming from the media late this week is anything to go by, though, then as much may not be entirely out of reach.

Speaking during an appearance on Radioestadio Noche, journalist Miguel Serrano assured:

“Atléti always does business with Barça, it doesn’t stop; Barça is not their rival, Real Madrid is.”

Conor Laird – GSFN