According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona and Liverpool are interested in 25-year-old World Cup-winning striker Julian Alvarez. However, Atletico Madrid have decided that they will reject offers for the Argentine international next year.
The player has 12 goal contributions this season, and he has been exceptional since joining Atletico Madrid. Barcelona and Liverpool will be disappointed with the stance from the La Liga club. Alvarez is one of the best attacking players in the world, and losing him would be a devastating blow for Atletico Madrid. It is no surprise that they have decided to reject offers for him.
They need to keep players like him at the club if they want to win major trophies. The South American is entering the peak years of his career, and he is likely to play his best football in the coming seasons. Atletico Madrid must do everything in their power to hold on to him.
Meanwhile, Barcelona need a quality striker like him. Robert Lewandowski is in the twilight stages of his career, and Barcelona will need to replace him. Signing the South American would have been ideal. He is well-settled in the Spanish league, and he could have made an instant impact.
On the other hand, Liverpool have been linked with the player, but the move would be hugely surprising. They have two quality strikers at their disposal, and they have not been able to accommodate them in the starting lineup together. Adding another top-class striker would make no sense. Liverpool will not be able to offer the three players regular opportunities.
Alvarez has played in the Premier League before with Manchester City, and there is no doubt that he would have been an exceptional acquisition for Liverpool. However, they have Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike at their disposal.
It is highly unlikely that they will spend big money on another striker anytime soon. The Argentine international is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition, and he could cost a club-record fee for Liverpool.
