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Manchester City has initiated formal contacts with Atlético de Madrid to explore the loan of Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old forward. This news could change the transfer market of Atlético de Madrid.
According to MARCA, the English board requested information about the availability of the Argentine striker before the market closes, aiming to cover the offensive vacancies left by Omar Marmoush and Savinho.
Atlético de Madrid's Financial Demands to Manchester City
The preliminary discussions have not yet turned into open negotiations due to the demands set by Atlético de Madrid. The club refers any interested party to a figure of €150 million or an agreement that ensures an immediate replacement in the squad, maintaining Viktor Gyökeres as a priority option in case of a sale.
Pep Guardiola's team is competing with Arsenal, who have also inquired about the striker's exit conditions. The stance of the Madrid club remains firm in demanding the full payment of the transfer to authorize any move before the end of the summer transfer window.
The Forward's Situation and Diego Simeone's Statements
Álvarez went to Cerro del Espino on Friday afternoon to train alone after being absent for three consecutive days from group work. The player understands the impossibility of joining FC Barcelona in this transfer window, considering continuity in Madrid or a return to England as the only viable options.
Diego Simeone confirmed in a press conference that the Argentine international will not travel with the team to play against Sevilla. The coach referred to the club's official stance and stated that he will work to reintegrate the player into the first team dynamic once the transfer market is concluded.
Manchester City's board will assess in the next 24 hours whether to formalize a proposal with an obligatory purchase option that satisfies Atlético de Madrid. If they fail to meet the €150 million demands from the Spanish capital, the British club will discard the arrival of Álvarez before the September 1 deadline.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El City, nueva vía de escape para Julián
