As Paris Saint-Germain gears up for its second straight Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest, the club is already setting its sights on summer transfers. Among the key targets is Julian Alvarez, whose future at Atlético Madrid appears uncertain. A new development suggests another club may soon make the first formal bid for the Argentine international.
The Ligue 1 champions are exploring multiple attacking reinforcements, with Alvarez emerging as a top priority. However, recent reports indicate FC Barcelona could be preparing to move first with a substantial bid, potentially worth around €100 million. According to insiders, the Catalan club has already consulted Alvarez’s agent and is finalizing terms for an official proposal.
Barcelona’s ambitious move for Alvarez
According to sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona is targeting a swift resolution. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he confirmed that the club plans to submit its first official bid for Alvarez in the coming days—well before the start of the World Cup. While the base fee is set at approximately €100 million, additional performance-based bonuses could be included, though no player exchanges would be part of the deal.
PSG’s transfer race intensifies
With Atlético Madrid yet to finalize Alvarez’s valuation, the door remains open for other interested parties. Earlier reports suggested the Spanish club might hold out for a higher price than Barcelona’s proposed €100 million. Now, Paris Saint-Germain could counter with an even more attractive offer in the coming days. The club has also been actively exploring alternative attacking options as the transfer window heats up. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining Alvarez’s next destination.
