Mateu Alemany activates the search for Julián Álvarez's replacement
The mattress team needs to sign a top-level forward if the departure of the Argentine is confirmed.
The sporting director of the Atlético de Madrid, Mateu Alemany, has begun the search for a new center forward ahead of the upcoming transfer markets, taking into account the imminent departures of key offensive names such as Julián Álvarez.
The technical secretary of the red and white team acknowledges Julián Álvarez's desire to leave the Madrid entity for the Premier League, where Arsenal insists on securing his signing through a swap deal involving midfielder Martín Zubimendi, in a context where the colchonero club is also considering selling Alexander Sørloth.
The eight profiles considered by the technical secretary of the red and white team
To cushion the impact of the Argentine forward's departure, Alemany has compiled a list of eight options with proven reliability and sporting potential:
-Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan): Captain and indisputable reference of the 'nerazzurro' squad, he represents a world-class profile to lead the project.
-Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray): The Nigerian striker brings power, space running, and decisive aerial presence in the area.
-Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal): A Swedish forward sidelined in London due to Mikel Arteta's bet on Kai Havertz, which would facilitate his inclusion in direct talks for Julián Álvarez.
-Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund): A consolidated scoring reference in the German Bundesliga with proven striking power.
-Nicolò Tresoldi (Club Brugge): A German international forward of 22 years, followed by major European clubs and valued around 40 million euros.
-Igor Thiago (Brentford): A Brazilian forward of great physical stature who adapts immediately to the competitive rhythm of the Premier League.
-Brian Brobbey (Sunderland): A powerful forward who fits in high-pressure scenarios and vertical transitions.
-Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco): A versatile attacker trained in the British academy with experience in Ligue 1.
The key factor: the restructuring of Diego Simeone's attack
Alemany's offensive strategy responds both to the negotiations with Arsenal regarding the swap between Julián Álvarez and Martín Zubimendi and to the need to renew an attack that could simultaneously lose Alexander Sørloth. Coach Diego Pablo Simeone has demanded a self-sufficient '9' in finishing to avoid compromising objectives in LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League.
The sports commission of the Atlético de Madrid will filter economic priorities over the first weeks of December 2026. Once the formal agreement with Arsenal to finalize Julián Álvarez's departure is concrete, the red and white club will present a binding offer for the chosen forward to incorporate him in 2027.
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