Barcelona keen on 25-year-old Atletico Madrid star – but swap deal may be necessary | OneFootball

FC Barcelona were able to get a 2-4 victory over Atletico Madrid in the last league match, despite having been down by 2 goals in the 70th minute. This win significantly boosts the Blaugranes’ chances of winning La Liga this season.

Arguably, one of the turning points of this game was the substitution of the Atletico Madrid star, Julian Alvarez, who opened the scoring for his side right before the halftime break.

Simeone took him out of the game on the 60th-minute mark, which was a surprise, as the Argentinian has been one of the best players for the Colchoneros this season, having already scored 23 goals since joining the Madrid club last summer.

Naturally, his impressive form has not gone unnoticed by top clubs across Europe. According to Fichajes, Barcelona is one of the teams already exploring the possibility of bringing Alvarez to the Catalan capital.

The Blaugranes see the Argentine as a player who could significantly enhance their attacking options, but securing his services will be a complicated task.

Atletico Madrid, fully aware of Alvarez’s importance, have no intention of letting him go for a bargain. Given Barcelona’s current financial constraints, a direct cash deal seems unlikely. Instead, the Catalan club may have to include players in a potential swap deal to reduce the transfer fee.

Among the names reportedly being considered as makeweights in the operation are Gavi and Ferran Torres. Both players have solid market value and could interest Atletico, who are looking to strengthen their squad with young and talented additions.

However, Barcelona remains cautious about including Gavi in any deal, given his importance to the team’s long-term project.

The final decision will ultimately rest with Atletico Madrid, who still consider Alvarez a fundamental part of their sporting project. While a transfer cannot be ruled out, Barcelona will have to put forward an enticing offer to convince their La Liga rivals to part ways with their prolific striker.

For now, Alvarez remains an Atletico Madrid player, but as the summer transfer window approaches, this developing saga will be one to watch closely.