Julián Álvarez has attracted interest from a number of clubs and could leave Atlético Madrid for over €100 million.
Julián Álvarez has made his breakthrough at Atlético Madrid and has effectively benched Alexander Sørloth. The Norwegian goal machine has only had a role as a super-defender despite being the club’s top scorer and number four on La Liga’s top scorer list.
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In his first season in the red and white jersey, the Argentine striker has established himself as a key player in Simeone’s tactics and as one of the most feared attackers in the league. His adaptation to Spanish football has been immediate, and his performances have lifted Atlético to be able to compete with the best in all competitions.
Newcastle could make a super offer for Julián Álvarez
The impact of previous River Plate players has not gone unnoticed beyond Spain’s borders. In England, several clubs have activated their radars to find attacking talent, with Newcastle being the most aggressive among them. The “Magpies” could lose their goalscorer Alexander Isak if an irresistible offer of 150 million comes, and they are already working on finding top options. Julián is among the sports management’s favorites.
Newcastle’s interest has grown in recent hours, as they are aware that a possible departure of the Swedish striker would give them financial power and an urgent need for goals. Atlético, on the other hand, are not considering selling their star striker, unless the offer is impossible to refuse. An amount around 130 million could change the situation, although the Metropolitano insists that the Argentine is not for sale.
The transfer market is still moving, and major operations are happening discreetly. Julián Álvarez is one of the names that sounds powerful among Europe’s elite, but in Madrid they want to keep him as a cornerstone of the project. At the same time, Newcastle are keeping a close eye on their every move, ready to strike hard if Isak’s departure is confirmed. The Argentine striker’s future could be one of the big transfer issues of the summer.
AS has registered interest from Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Manchester City, Chelsea as well as Bayern Munich and Juventus.
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