Barcelona want ‘signals’ from top attacking target; want him to lower his salary
Barcelona want ‘signals’ from top attacking target; want him to lower his salary With just a few months remaining before the campaign comes to a close, it is crunch time for Barcelona as they start preparing for the season ahead. Julian Alvarez is the club’s undisputed number one target in the summer transfer window, but acquiring his services from Atletico Madrid will be far from straightforward. Barcelona are actively working on a deal to sign the Argentine forward, with the club forecasting an operational cost of around €80 million .
How Barcelona view the situation A recent report from Mundo Deportivo has shed more light on Barcelona’s pursuit of Alvarez, stating that the club are more than aware they might get rejected by Atletico Madrid. As such, president Joan Laporta has requested ‘signals’ from the Argentine, which he did provide when he acknowledged that his future at Atletico Madrid is indeed uncertain. In the event Atleti refuse to sell the player, Barcelona want Alvarez to speak to Diego Simeone and issue a transfer request.
Julian Alvarez remains Barcelona’s top attacking target. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) At the same time, though, Barcelona want the former Manchester City starlet to make some key sacrifices if he wants to join the club. For one, Alvarez will have to settle for a much lower salary than what he is currently getting at Atletico Madrid.
Instead of receiving a lucrative package, the striker will have to settle for a performance-based contract, where he will be rewarded based on the number of goals scored. The Catalans believe it is possible to sign Alvarez while returning to the 1:1 rule, but a lot of things have to fall into place, including the potential sale of Ferran Torres. Recent reports suggest Barcelona are willing to listen to offers for the struggling forward, although whether or not the player is ready to leave remains to be seen.