Barcelona Prepare €100m Offer Plus Player Swap for Julián Álvarez

Barcelona are planning to step up their pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez as soon as his World Cup campaign ends in 2026. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan side is ready to table a package worth €100 million, including a player in exchange and performance-related bonuses. The guaranteed transfer fee will not exceed that figure, with the club unwilling to raise the fixed sum. The 23-year-old Argentine, the report states, is keen on the move and sees Barcelona as his top priority for the next stage of his career. However, Atlético are reluctant to sell one of their key men to a direct La Liga rival. The Madrid club favors a potential transfer to England, where there is also interest in the striker.