Barcelona consider €60m plus 24-year-old player in bid for 20-goal Argentine forward from La Liga rivals — Report | OneFootball

The Argentine striker Julián Alvarez was one of the players who got on the scoresheet in last night’s game between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final.

The young forward scored in the very first minute of the game to continue the good form that he has shown in his first season with the Madrid club. Since his arrival from Manchester City, he has been performing at a very high level, having already scored 20 goals in 39 appearances so far.

These good performances have not escaped the eye of some of the big sides in Europe, as Fichajes reports that Barcelona are keeping an eye on him and studying the possibility of bringing him to their team in the next summer transfer window.

The Catalans are looking for some reinforcements to their forward line, and while they have also been linked with some other top-level names, they believe Alvarez would also fit perfectly in Hansi Flick’s team. They are particularly impressed by his mobility, versatility, and ability to finish.

As a result, the Blaugranes are already preparing an offer for the Argentine striker, which can go up to €60 million. Furthermore, Barcelona can also sweeten the deal for Atletico by adding one of their current forward, Ferran Torres, to the operation.

The Mattress Makers are not yet clear about this move, as they believe Alvarez is going to be a key part of their team going forward. However, they are also tempted by the possibility of earning a significant amount of money through his sale, while the arrival of Ferran Torres will also cover his loss.

Ultimately, the fate of this operation will be decided by the club and the player himself, but there is no doubt that his arrival would provide Hansi Flick with another very exciting option for his attack.