Barcelona believe they can sign top target for less than 100m but there's a catch - report | Barca Universal

"Barcelona believe that they can sign Julian Alvarez for a transfer fee of less than €100 million. The thought process within the Blaugrana offices is that the price for the Argentine striker can be reduced by offering a player in exchange to Atletico Madrid."

"The Spanish capital club could be open to Alvarez's transfer in the summer as they are interested in signing Mason Greenwood of Olympique de Marseille. While there is nothing concrete so far, the doors on a possible move for Alvarez are not entirely closed despite what Atletico Madrid officials have been saying."

"A lot of pieces will need to fall in the right place for Barcelona to land the 25-year-old goalscorer, but the thinking inside the club is that they can get their man for less than €100 million, if they offer a player to their La Liga rivals."

Barcelona intends to sign a new top striker this summer as Robert Lewandowski's contract expires. Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid has emerged as the priority target for the club. Atletico Madrid demands over €150 million for the Argentine striker and is reluctant to sell. Barcelona believes they can reduce Alvarez's transfer fee to below €100 million by offering a player in exchange. Atletico Madrid may be open to Alvarez's departure due to their interest in signing Mason Greenwood from Olympique de Marseille. While nothing is confirmed, Barcelona's strategy involves negotiating a player-plus-cash deal to acquire the 25-year-old goalscorer.

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