Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez is showing no signs of slowing down.
In fact, the Catalan club could soon make their biggest statement yet in the race for the Atletico Madrid striker.
According to journalist Jose Alvarez Haya on El Chiringuito TV, Barcelona are already working on the structure of a new proposal for the Argentine, with the overall package potentially reaching €150 million through bonuses and variables.
The development arrives at a crucial stage in the Alvarez transfer story.
The Argentine international has openly expressed his desire to leave Atletico Madrid, while Barcelona continue to explore ways of completing one of the most ambitious operations of the summer transfer window.
With Hansi Flick keen to strengthen his attacking options, the Barcelona board appear determined to test Atletico’s resistance once again.
Barcelona ready to increase Alvarez offer
Alvarez prioritises Barcelona switch. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
Barcelona’s interest in Alvarez is no longer a secret. The club have spent months monitoring the Atletico Madrid forward and view him as one of the best long-term attacking solutions available in European football.
Recent reports have suggested that the player has already reached a personal agreement with Barcelona over a five-year contract, making club-to-club negotiations the biggest hurdle remaining.
According to Jose Alvarez Haya, Barcelona’s next offer could climb to €150 million, including add-ons, a figure that would instantly place the operation among the most expensive deals in football history.
Such a proposal would represent a significant increase from previous figures linked to the Blaugrana.
Reports in recent weeks claimed Barcelona had already submitted a €100 million proposal for the striker, despite Atletico Madrid publicly dismissing the existence of such an offer.
Atletico Madrid have no interest
Barcelona are planning new bid for Alvarez. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)
While Barcelona continue to push forward, Atletico Madrid have shown no intention of making life easy for their La Liga rivals.
The Argentine striker remains under contract until 2030, placing Atletico in a position of strength.
Furthermore, the Madrid-based club have repeatedly pointed to the player’s €500 million release clause whenever questions about his future have surfaced.
At the same time, club executives are also believed to be reluctant to strengthen a direct domestic rival.
That leaves Barcelona facing a complicated negotiation even if the proposed package approaches €150 million, meaning any breakthrough is likely to require weeks of discussions rather than a quick agreement.
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