Barcelona have moved quickly in the summer transfer window by signing Anthony Gordon and are now targeting Julian Alvarez. The centre-forward position is a priority after Robert Lewandowski’s departure, and Alvarez is viewed as a strong fit due to his goal instincts and work rate. Alvarez is expected to become Barcelona’s new No. 9 if the deal is completed, inheriting a shirt worn by major club legends. Barcelona have reached personal terms with Alvarez and plan to submit an opening bid of around €100 million. Alvarez wants to leave and does not want to remain with Diego Simeone, giving Barcelona leverage. Atletico Madrid are expected to demand about €150 million, so negotiations may take time.
"Barcelona mean business in the ongoing summer transfer window, and they have made their intentions clear by closing the signing of Anthony Gordon in record time. With the first signing all but confirmed, they now have their eyes on a second big-money move - this time for Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid. The centre-forward position, after all, is a priority this summer after Robert Lewandowski's departure and the club see the Argentine star as a perfect fit with his instinct for goal and extraordinary work-rate."
"As reported by kit insider Memorabilia1899 in a recent update, Alvarez will be Barcelona's new No. 9 should the deal go through, and he will thus be the heir to the kit Lewandowski graced until a week ago. Over the years, several legends have graced Barcelona's No. 9 shirt and it is safe to say that it is one of the most coveted kits in world football. Michael Laudrup, Romario, Ronaldo, Patrick Kluivert, Samuel Eto'o, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are some of the legends to have donned that kit for Barcelona in the past, while Luis Suarez and Robert Lewandowski are the most notable recent bearers."
"As relayed earlier today, Barcelona have reached an agreement on personal terms with Alvarez and are set to send an opening bid of around €100 million soon. The player is willing to press for the transfer and does not wish to continue on Diego Simeone's side, meaning that Barcelona have a critical edge in the negotiations. Los Rojiblancos, however, are expected to hold out firmly for a larger fee, likely in the range of €150 million for their coveted striker. Negotiations may well drag on for long but there is good hope from Barcelona's end."
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