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)