200m Liverpool transfer target wants to leave Atletico after heavy defeat to Arsenal

"Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez is reportedly now determined to leave the club after last night's 4-0 Champions League defeat to Arsenal. The Argentina international has been a world class performer during his time at Atletico, having previously struggled for playing time during a spell at Manchester City where he nonetheless showed some potential too. According to Sport, Alvarez is on Barcelona's radar, though he'd likely cost as much as 200m if he leaves his current club."

"Still, the report adds that last night's result at the Emirates Stadium means Alvarez wants out of Atletico, which will surely have plenty of big names on alert. Julian Alvarez has been linked as a transfer target for Liverpool Alvarez is surely too good to be playing for a side struggling in the Champions League like Atletico are right now, so it's no surprise that an elite side like Liverpool have also been linked with the 25-year-old."

"Football Insider have reported on Liverpool being linked with Alvarez, while a report from the Telegraph also stated that there were some talks over signing him in a swap deal involving Luis Diaz while he was still at Man City. Since then, Liverpool have splashed the cash on Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike as new strikers, but could they look again at Alvarez if he's on the move in summer 2026?"

Julian Alvarez is reportedly determined to leave Atletico following the 4-0 Champions League defeat to Arsenal. The Argentina international performed at world-class level for Atletico after an earlier spell at Manchester City where he struggled for playing time but showed potential. Barcelona reportedly have Alvarez on their radar and the fee could be around 200m. Liverpool have also been linked, including previous swap-talks involving Luis Diaz, and may reconsider Alvarez if he is available in summer 2026. Liverpool recently signed Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, though Isak has yet to start well. Barcelona will need a long-term replacement for ageing Robert Lewandowski.

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