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FC Barcelona is already making a move for one of the major targets in the upcoming summer transfer market. Julián Álvarez, a star of Atlético de Madrid, has become the major obsession of the Catalan sports management, and negotiations are about to begin.
According to Jota Jordi, the Blaugrana club will officially start discussions from next Wednesday, once the quarterfinal tie of the Champions League between both teams concludes.
The Timing Chosen by Barça
Barcelona has decided to wait for the outcome of the European tie before engaging in direct contact. The plan is to avoid interferences in a high-pressure clash and commence negotiations in a more favorable setting.
However, the performance of the Argentine forward in this double confrontation can directly influence the operation.
And indeed, it already has.
A Rising Price
Atlético de Madrid's 0-2 victory at Camp Nou, with a stunning free-kick goal by Julián Álvarez, has further boosted his market value.
The Argentine forward is in spectacular form, and his impact in high-pressure situations only continues to elevate his worth.
What was a challenging deal a few weeks ago has now become even more so.

Clear Economic Differences
Barcelona has set its limit: they do not want to exceed 100 million euros to strengthen the front line.
However, Atlético de Madrid does not seem willing to negotiate below that figure. In fact, all indications suggest that their stance is clear: they will only engage in negotiations starting from that 100 million mark.
This creates an initial deadlock situation that will require both parties to seek imaginative solutions.
A Drama Unfolding
Julián Álvarez's signing promises to be one of the major dramas of the summer. Barça wants him as their offensive reference, the player is liked... but Atlético holds the upper hand.
The coming weeks will be crucial to see if positions converge or if the operation becomes even more complicated.
The only certainty is that Barcelona will go after him.
And that Julián Álvarez will be one of the main figures in the market.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Barça, preparado para empezar a negociar por Julián Álvarez
