Barcelona weighing up improved 135 million offer for Julian Alvarez after first bid rejected | Barca Universal

Barcelona have increased their pursuit of Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid rejected an opening €100 million proposal. A significantly improved offer worth €135 million, including variables, is being prepared to break the deadlock. Formal negotiations are underway between the clubs, with Sporting director Deco, the player’s representatives, and Atletico officials involved. The aim is to reach a resolution before the World Cup begins. Alvarez has already communicated a desire to join Barcelona and is understood to be fully committed to a summer move. Personal terms are reportedly not an obstacle, with an agreement already in place between the player and Barcelona. The transfer fee remains the main barrier separating the clubs.

"Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid turned down their opening proposal, with the Catalan giants now preparing a significantly improved offer in an attempt to break the deadlock. According to the latest information from Veronica Brunati, after seeing an initial €100 million proposal rejected, the Blaugrana are ready to return to the table with a package worth €135 million, including variables."

"The journalist mentions that club officials have already moved beyond the exploratory phase of discussions, with formal negotiations currently taking place between the two clubs. Sporting director Deco, the player's representatives and Atletico Madrid officials are all involved in ongoing talks as Barcelona seek a breakthrough. The objective is to resolve the situation ideally before the World Cup begins."

"Their confidence is boosted by the player's position, as he has already communicated his desire to join Barcelona and is understood to be fully committed to making the move happen this summer. Personal terms are reportedly not an issue, with an agreement already in place between the player and the Catalan club. As things stand, the transfer fee remains the final obstacle separating Barcelona from one of the biggest deals of the transfer window."

"It must be remembered that Barcelona's first move was ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful. The club submitted a straight €100 million offer without including players or performance-related bonuses. Atletico Madrid quickly rejected that proposal, making it clear that they value Alvarez significantly higher. Rather than walking away from negotiations, Barcelona have responded by increasing their efforts."

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