Luis Enrique aiming to convince Barcelona top target to join PSG – report
Luis Enrique aiming to convince Barcelona top target to join PSG – report It is no secret at this point that FC Barcelona will enter the market for a new centre-forward, with Robert Lewandowski expected to depart. Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid, to that end, has emerged as the absolute priority for the Blaugrana , with president-elect Joan Laporta also seeing the Argentine as the main target for the summer. However, obstacles are expected in their pursuit of the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner, not only with Atletico Madrid’s reluctance to sell, but also the growing interest from other giants of Europe, including PSG .
Luis Enrique aims to lure Alvarez to PSG Indeed, according to Andres Onrubia of AS , Alvarez is now emerging as a priority target for reigning European champions PSG. The Argentine striker is highly appreciated within the PSG hierarchy, but above all by Luis Enrique himself. The Spanish manager has given his full approval to a move and remains a huge admirer of the World Cup winner.
In fact, Lucho already attempted to convince Alvarez to join the Parisian club back in 2024, before the forward eventually chose Atletico Madrid instead. Luis Enrique wants Alvarez at PSG. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Now, with speculation growing around Alvarez’s future, PSG believe they may have another opportunity.
In recent weeks, people close to the player have hinted that a summer transfer could be possible, immediately attracting interest from several of Europe’s elite clubs. The battle for his signature is expected to be intense. Arsenal and Barcelona are both closely monitoring the situation, while PSG hope Enrique’s presence could prove decisive.
The coach’s attacking philosophy and the impressive work he has carried out in Paris over the last two seasons are seen as strong selling points for the former Manchester City star. Within the club, Alvarez is viewed as the ideal profile: versatile, technically gifted and capable of performing across multiple attacking positions. And, with Luis Enrique personally pushing for the deal, the French champions believe they have a genuine chance of convincing one of world football’s most coveted forwards to move to Paris.