Barcelona and Chelsea in pursuit of Julian Alvarez in summer of 2026

Barcelona seem to have settled on a plan of action for the approaching summer time, as they appear to ascertain their priorities. Initially it was thought that the Catalan giants would look to handle their points of their backline, nevertheless it appears the vast majority of their funds might be directed in direction of a quantity 9.

What appears an nearly inevitable departure for Robert Lewandowski in the summertime means Barcelona might be left with solely Ferran Torres as a daily choice for the place subsequent season. Torres himself is out of contract in 18 months. Each Sport and MD say that Barcelona’s precedence in the summertime might be a longtime quantity 9, and never a venture.

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Experiences not too long ago have mentioned that the Blaugrana are in touch with Dusan Vlahovic, who’s a free agent in the summertime, however it isn’t but clear whether or not the Serbian is taken into account a prime choice, after a number of years of struggles at Juventus. Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong can also be on their radar, however he would seem like extra of a venture, having solely made his La Liga debut in 2025.

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Barcelona will pursue Julian Alvarez in the event that they make 1:1 rule

One participant who continues to be linked to Barcelona is Julian Alvarez. Director of Soccer Deco is eager on a 9 that may assist join play, but additionally has a goalscoring intuition, and Alvarez suits the invoice. Sport say that if Barcelona transfer again inside their wage restrict, then they’ll pursue Alvarez as their prime goal.

Chelsea additionally excited about Alvarez

Alvarez has additionally reportedly opened the door to a transfer again to the Premier League. Matteo Moretto reviews that there are massive sides excited about Alvarez, and a transfer of round €100m may very well be attainable. One of many sides that has enquired about Alvarez are believed to be Chelsea.

“THERE ARE IMPORTANT CLUBS THAT ALREADY ASK ABOUT JULIÁN ALVAREZ” 💣

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This isn’t the primary time that Alvarez has been linked with a transfer away from the Metropolitano, however he has declared that he’s glad on the membership, and Atletico Madrid President Enrique Cerezo has additionally mentioned they haven’t any intention of promoting him.