Barcelona have turned their longstanding interest in Julián Alvarez into an actual pursuit, with the Catalans in negotiations to try and acquire the coveter Argentine striker.
Many believed that Barcelona would pivot to other striker alternatives given the hefty price tag Alvarez warrants. But after holding positive conversations with the player’s camp, Barcelona submitted an initial offer worth $116 million (€100 million) to try and poach the 26-year-old away from Atlético Madrid.
