Barcelona don show say dem serious about signing new striker for next season. According to reports, the club dey consider Harry Kane as alternative if Julian Alvarez deal no go through.
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo don talk say Alvarez no dey go anywhere. But Barcelona still believe say the Argentine striker want join them. The Catalans don reportedly make €100 million bid, though Atletico deny say dem receive any offer.
Alvarez, 26, be Barca main target to replace Robert Lewandowski. But Atletico put price tag of more than €100 million on him. Interest also come from Arsenal and PSG, but Barcelona be first to launch official bid.
Atletico Madrid don mock Barcelona for social media. Dem post fake bid for Pedri and Raphinha, and even bring up Negreira case. This don infuriate Barca, but dem no want respond in kind.
Alvarez reportedly tell his agent Fernando Hidalgo say he want leave Atletico. Hidalgo meet with Barcelona officials last Wednesday and tell Atleti of player wish. He also indicate say Alvarez open to move to Barca.
Meanwhile, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick make finding replacement for Lewandowski as top priority. After finalizing signing of Anthony Gordon, Flick approve signing of Bernardo Silva from Man City. At 31, Silva free to leave and willing take lower salary.
Barcelona also dey consider Harry Kane as alternative if Alvarez deal fail. The English striker still be option for the Catalans.
Ansu Fati departure also on cards. The club go save millions in salary from his contract, plus €11 million transfer fee.
16 Barcelona players go represent club at World Cup for USA, Mexico and Canada. The tournament kick off on 11 June. Barça Femení also celebrate fourth Champions League title.
