Barcelona does not lower the pressure: New offer for Julián Álvarez!

The Catalan team is still determined to sign the Argentine forward, Deco, Flick, and Laporta are fully convinced

Héctor Andreu | 15 Jul 2026 | 09.05
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Barcelona continues to press for Julián / Monesport
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Julián Álvarez finds himself back at the center of the transfer market. The Argentine forward remains the top priority in this FC Barcelona transfer market to reinforce the '9' position, and once the World Cup is over, the Catalan club is preparing a new move to try to unlock one of the most complex operations of the summer. The coming weeks will be crucial to determine if the 26-year-old attacker can fulfill his desire to wear the Blaugrana colors.

According to MundoDeportivo, the Barcelona sports management considers that the Argentine international has all the qualities to become the heir of Robert Lewandowski. His goal-scoring ability, mobility, off-the-ball pressure, and experience at the highest level make the club maintain its commitment, although keeping an eye on the financial constraints set by the institution.

Julián Álvarez remains FC Barcelona's number one target

The roadmap of FC Barcelona has barely changed. The initial proposal, close to 100 million euros, continues to be the basis of negotiations, with the intention not to significantly increase the fixed amount of the transfer. However, the club is considering incorporating bonuses for sporting objectives and individual performance to bridge the gap with the red and white club.

The club led by Joan Laporta is also exploring alternative formulas to facilitate the agreement. Among them is the possibility of including a player in the operation if both parties believe it could benefit all involved.

Names like Marc Casadó, Ferran Torres, or even Ronald Araujo have appeared in various negotiation scenarios, although any move would depend on the interest of Atlético de Madrid as well as the approval of the players themselves.

The World Cup impacts any negotiation

At Camp Nou, there is a clear directive: not to interfere with the striker's focus during the World Cup. The priority is to respect the tournament and wait for its conclusion before intensifying the discussions.

Julián Álvarez is exclusively focused on the Argentine national team, aware that any public statements could disrupt negotiations already in a delicate state. His intention is to finish the tournament and then address his sporting future.

Barcelona continues pressuring for Julián

Atlético de Madrid stands firm as Arsenal emerges

Atlético de Madrid maintains a very clear stance: not to facilitate the departure of one of its key stars to a direct rival in LaLiga. This explains why, although there are ongoing conversations, the Madrid-based club is more inclined toward a sale abroad rather than strengthening one of their main national competitors.

This is where Arsenal comes in, monitoring the situation of the Argentine international. Reports from England suggest that the London club could make a significant offer, leveraging the preference of the Madrid club to negotiate outside Spain. However, various sources indicate that the player's priority remains playing for FC Barcelona.

Furthermore, the forward is under contract with Atlético de Madrid until 2030, with a very high release clause and a market value among the highest in Europe, factors that make the negotiation a real chess game.

The outcome will come after the World Cup

All signs point to the end of the World Cup marking the true beginning of the final offensive. FC Barcelona has promised the player's entourage to exhaust all possible options before considering the operation lost, but they have also made it clear that they will not wait indefinitely for a response.

If positions can be brought closer through variables, bonuses, or the inclusion of a player, the agreement could gain strength in the coming weeks. If not, the Catalan club will activate alternatives to bolster the attack.

What seems undisputed is that Julián Álvarez will continue to be one of the major protagonists of the summer transfer market. His future keeps FC Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, and a large part of LaLiga in suspense, eagerly awaiting the outcome of one of this summer's biggest soap operas.

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