Many clubs have shown interest in acquiring Julián Alvarez. Barcelona is the club that has been mentioned most frequently, which is partly because their president, Joan Laporta, likes the player a lot.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Julián Álvarez is high on Barça's list, but he is a difficult target because his contract extends to 2030 and Atlético is unwilling to sell.

According to Sky Sport, Barcelona wants Julián Alvarez. A significant amount of money will be required to sign the number 9 from Atlético, as the Madrid club has no intention of selling him.

According to Tavolieri, Barcelona have expressed interest in the Argentine player. The main difficulty for the team managed by Hansi Flick is paying a €120m sum. The departure of Robert Lewandowski would free up salary capacity for Alvarez, but Barca would need to sell a minimum of two players to finance an offer that could persuade Atleti.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona will have the financial capacity in the summer to sign a top striker, provided they do not renew Lewandowski. The report states that Julián Álvarez is the favorite of the club and they have already calculated the costs for his signing.

During an interview with L’Equipe in early November, Julian Alvarez addressed speculation about a potential Atletico Madrid departure in 2026. When asked about any plans to play at Barcelona or at PSG, the 25-year-old said that he honestly does not know. He stated that he sees what people say on social media and that people in Spain speak a lot about him and Barcelona. Alvarez added that he is currently focused on Atletico and the situation will be reviewed at the end of the season.

Julian Alvarez confirmed to L'Équipe that FC Barcelona is interested in him, adding that there is always a lot of talk about him and Barcelona in Spain.

Julián Álvarez stated that in Spain, there is much discussion about him and Barcelona.

Julián Álvarez has been considered as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski at FC Barcelona, but his agent, Fernando Hidalgo, has stated that the written reports are not true. Hidalgo called the reports pure speculation.

Julián Álvarez reportedly has control over his future at Atlético Madrid and his €500 million release clause will not prevent a departure if he wants to leave. According to SPORT, if he pushes for a move the club will have to negotiate with potential suitors. Álvarez has postponed any move until 2026. Barcelona supposedly require Álvarez’s valuation to decrease significantly. A potential fee of €200 million has been rumored, but the Catalans will not pay that amount.

According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Julián Álvarez is moving closer to joining Barcelona to fulfil his ambitions of winning trophies. The newspaper reports that the Argentina striker is frustrated with Atleti's lack of progress this season, particularly after the club spent over €175 million on new signings in the summer. The report adds that Álvarez was left dejected following the 4-0 Champions League defeat to Arsenal and is considering an exit. Sport also states that Álvarez’s camp is already preparing for transfer talks, with Barca currently being the frontrunners. Atleti are reportedly willing to sell to Barca for €200 million, but the report notes that Barca will need that price to drop before they can afford to make Álvarez the successor to Robert Lewandowski.

According to Spanish media, Julian Alvarez is closer to joining Barcelona following Atletico Madrid's Champions League defeat to Arsenal. Sport reports that the striker is growing increasingly unhappy. The Catalan outlet claims the game against Arsenal has brought the Argentine nearer to the Blaugrana. It is acknowledged that Alvarez will not actively entertain a move until next summer. It is claimed that Barcelona could offer as much as €100m for Alvarez, but they would also have to include players in the deal to free up financial resources. He has a €500m release clause, and it is believed that Atleti would demand around €150m to €200m for him.

In an interview with ARA, Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal admitted the club should make signing Julián Alvarez a priority and named the Argentine as the one player he would sign for Barcelona. Julián Alvarez has drawn interest from Barcelona. Similar to Liverpool, Barcelona did not make an official bid for Alvarez, but the expected departure of Lewandowski next summer could force the club to make a move if they find the funds to finance such a deal.

Julián Alvarez has been touted as an expensive replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Deco has cooled speculation of Barcelona making a big-money move for a player like Alvarez to replace Lewandowski.

According to Romano, Julian Alvarez is in very good condition after fantastic performances in recent weeks, including six goals in the last three games and a very good performance in the derby against Real Madrid. Romano states that Alvarez wanted to clarify the situation concerning Barcelona or other Premier League clubs, and wanted to speak in public to clarify that his focus is on Atletico Madrid. As it is a World Cup season with Argentina, Alvarez will reportedly forget about all the speculation before the tournament. Then, after the World Cup, there will be plenty of time to work out what will happen if anything occurs. Romano adds that the interest from top clubs around Europe is absolutely normal and there has always been interest in him. PSG reportedly tried to sign him before he went to Real Madrid, while Chelsea and Arsenal were interested but Manchester City did not want to sell him in England. Romano notes that now there are the Barcelona rumours.

Barcelona are ready to use the leverage of Lionel Messi to help them sign Julian Alvarez as Robert Lewandowski’s replacement. Barcelona president Joan Laporta is a strong admirer of Alvarez since his Manchester City days. Sport reports that the Camp Nou side are ready to make a 'major transfer' and have made Alvarez their top summer transfer target. Messi’s influence is expected to be critical in order to sign Alvarez, who is under contract with Atleti until 2030 and has a release clause worth €500 million. In the podcast ‘Solo Para Culers’, Alvarez's agent, Fernando Hidalgo, revealed that Alvarez has an admiration for Spanish clubs and a feeling for Barca, and did not rule out a possible 2026 move. Hidalgo stated that the situation is day-to-day at Atletico, that they will see how the negotiations go and that football is ever-changing. Barcelona believe Atleti will not sell below €200m, yet it is hoped Messi's influence will prompt Alvarez to push for a deal from his end.

There has been interest from FC Barcelona in Julián Alvarez. Speaking to ESPN, Julián Alvarez said he is very calm and that there is always talk, noting that many things were also discussed last year. He stated that with the season just starting, his focus is on being better every day, doing his best for the club, helping his teammates, and winning there. When pressed on the matter, Julián Alvarez insisted that he is only thinking about "the red and white" now, adding that what is said on social media is "beyond."

According to Diario Sport, FC Barcelona is planning to offer €200 million to sign Julián Álvarez and would seek to make a first approach in the winter market. The club already tried to sign the player in the winter transfer market of 2024 without success. However, reports from the Madrid press indicate that Atlético de Madrid does not intend to let Álvarez go at least until the end of his contract, which expires at the end of the 2030 season. If the Argentine were to leave earlier, his release clause, valued at €500 million, would have to be paid.

According to Catalan newspaper Sport, Barcelona are looking at Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez as one of their two main targets to succeed Robert Lewandowski, with the report adding that Alvarez is the frontrunner to join. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admired the player since his Manchester City days. Laporta and sporting director Deco hope to use the fact that Alvarez is a Barca fan and that Lionel Messi is his idol to convince him to leave Atletico Madrid. Barcelona think that Lewandowski’s departure will give them an extra €38.5m to spend on their next striker, while Atleti will not sell Alvarez for less than €150m (£131m).

According to El Nacional, Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez would be delighted to join Barcelona next summer if the possibility arises.

Julián Alvarez is interested in leaving Atlético Madrid for Barcelona in 2026 as he wants to continue in La Liga, despite anticipating plenty of lucrative offers from the Premier League. (Source: El Nacional)

Alvarez has made it known privately he wants to sign for Barcelona in the summer of 2026. He sees Barca as the ideal destination to take his career to the next level. Alvarez is reportedly willing to lower his wages to help facilitate the move. Barcelona are interested in making him the successor to Robert Lewandowski. The transfer would require Barcelona to pay a massive fee, likely over €140m, as the clubs are domestic rivals. The information is reported by Spanish outlet Fichajes.

Julian Alvarez is considered by FC Barcelona's president Joan Laporta as the ideal successor to Robert Lewandowski. Atlético Madrid demands at least 100 million euros to let him go to a direct competitor.

Julián Alvarez is a well-established target for Barcelona and there is the suggestion that the Argentine forward could be extracted from Atlético Madrid for a 'friendly price' if Diego Simeone’s side maintain their poor form. Source: El Nacional.

Barcelona is reportedly preparing a 200 million euro offer for Julián Álvarez as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who is expected to leave the club at the end of the season. Álvarez, a former Manchester City player, has been on Barcelona's radar for a long time.

Julian Alvarez regrets joining Atlético de Madrid due to dissatisfaction with his role under Diego Simeone. His entourage believes he deserves more importance and better management. Despite his good adaptation and performance, there is interest from clubs like FC Barcelona.

According to the Catalan newspaper Sport, Julián Álvarez is on the list of potential successors for Lewandowski at Barcelona, as considered by the sporting director Deco.

Reports in Spain suggest that Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made a commitment to sign Julian Alvarez next summer. Alvarez, who transferred to Atletico Madrid from Manchester City for €75 million in 2024, is rumored to be considering a departure from Wanda Metropolitano. Earlier this year, Arsenal and Liverpool showed interest in the player, but Barcelona is now keen on acquiring him as a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski. Laporta reportedly made a pledge to secure Alvarez's signing in 2026 as part of his campaign for re-election as Barcelona’s club president. Nevertheless, it is noted that Barcelona’s financial difficulties could potentially affect their capacity to finance the transfer.

90min reports on Barcelona's interest in a potential blockbuster move for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez this summer. Barcelona are weighing up a blockbuster move for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez this summer. A deal would have to exceed €100 million ($117.3 million) and Barça are currently exploring how to make such a transfer fit into their current limitations.

The agent of Julián Álvarez, Fernando Hidalgo, mentioned that there have been many calls showing interest in Álvarez. Despite Atlético Madrid's intention for Álvarez to stay, the player's admiration for Spanish clubs and his appreciation for FC Barcelona were noted. The agent's comments have fueled speculation about FC Barcelona's interest.

90min reports that Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez has approved a move to Barcelona in the summer of 2026. A deal could be worth as much as €90 million ($103.7 million).

Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid is considered a strong candidate to be Robert Lewandowski's long-term successor at Barcelona. Although there are financial difficulties in potentially acquiring players like Erling Haaland and Viktor Gyökeres, Alvarez is seen as the preferred candidate for the center-forward position. His contract is valid until mid-2030.

The 2026 summer transfer window will see Barcelona make a bid worth €100 million (£85.4 million, $115.1 million) for Atlético striker Julián Alvarez, per El Nacional. The dream is to link Alvarez up with Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal.

90min reports on the potential future transfer of Julián Alvarez from Atlético Madrid to Barcelona. Julián Alvarez may push for a move away from Atlético Madrid if he is not satisfied with the club’s 2025–26 campaign. Barcelona is the favorite destination.

Julian Alvarez's agent, Fernando Hidalgo, made an appeal to FC Barcelona on El Chiringuito, expressing Alvarez's admiration for the club. Despite being happy at Atlético de Madrid and having a contract until 2030, Alvarez's agent hinted at a potential interest in FC Barcelona, acknowledging Alvarez's affection for the club, especially due to the influence of Lionel Messi and other Barcelona players speaking highly of him.

Barcelona have shown interest in Julian Alvarez, who could be a shock departure from Atletico Madrid just one year after joining. The Argentine international is being chased by a number of sides including Barcelona. Talks will begin next week with interested clubs, and a transfer could happen for the right price, with Alvarez open to listening to proposals despite his willingness to stay at Atletico.

Barcelona is actively seeking a successor for Robert Lewandowski, who is approaching 37 years of age and is about to enter the final year of his contract. Joan Laporta, the president of FC Barcelona, has reportedly expressed interest in Julian Alvarez. Alvarez, who joined Atlético Madrid last summer from Manchester City, has emerged as a crucial figure at Atlético, netting 24 goals and providing 5 assists in 47 appearances. While Barcelona is considering Alvarez as a potential acquisition, there are concerns about the financial viability of such a move, given that Atlético invested approximately 75 million euros in him and is likely to demand a substantial transfer fee from a direct rival.

Joan Laporta has settled on Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez as the ideal replacement for Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona.

Barcelona have turned their attention to Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez and could use Gavi and Ferran Torres as potential bargaining chips in a part-exchange deal.

Barcelona are considering a move to sign Atletico striker Julian Alvarez. (Fichajes - Spain)