"It is no secret that Barcelona are eyeing a big-money signing for the summer of 2026, especially when it comes to the offensive unit. The club are keen on finding a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, with Julian Alvarez emerging as one of the top candidates. However, there has been no concrete movement so far, and much of Barcelona's pursuit still relies on the ongoing presidential election. In that context, recent reports have suggested that Alvarez's camp may have already spoken to some of the presidential candidates at Barça surrounding a potential move to Catalonia next summer."
"However, these reports have been categorically denied by Alvarez's agent, Fernando Hidalgo. "We have never spoken with any candidate for the presidency of Barcelona and everything that is being said about it is not true." he said. Fresh competition from the Premier League However, Barcelona may have a bigger problem at hand, as the club are facing stiff competition from Premier League clubs Arsenal and Chelsea, reports SPORT."
Barcelona intends to sign a major attacking player for summer 2026 and seeks a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, with Julian Álvarez identified as a leading candidate. Reports claimed Álvarez's camp contacted Barcelona presidential candidates about a possible move, but the player's agent Fernando Hidalgo denied any such talks. Premier League clubs Arsenal and Chelsea are also interested in Álvarez, creating competition. Álvarez reportedly prefers to stay in La Liga, yet Atlético Madrid hold him under contract until 2030 and are unlikely to sell cheaply, likely demanding a fee in excess of €100 million.
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