Atletico Madrid and Manchester City are reportedly advancing in negotiations for Julian Alvarez, who might be considering leaving the Premier League club.
According to Cesar Luis Merlo, Atletico Madrid has emerged as a surprising contender for Alvarez and is making headway in discussions with Manchester City.
Concerns over his role may prompt the Argentine forward to depart from the Premier League champions, and the club will likely address this issue soon.
Julian Alvarez recently won the Copa America and has expressed dissatisfaction with his current role at Manchester City, desiring more starts in Champions League matches.
The Argentine international prefers playing as a central striker and seeks a more significant position within the team.
However, with Manchester City often playing only one No. 9 (Erling Haaland), it might be challenging to resolve Alvarez’s situation. The club is expected to discuss this with him shortly.
Some reports indicate that Alvarez has requested Manchester City to sell him, which has attracted interest from notable clubs.
Atletico Madrid is reportedly progressing well in negotiations and could be a leading contender to sign him.
If true, Atletico may see Alvarez as a replacement for Alvaro Morata or Joao Felix, the latter of whom they are eager to sell, while the former is heading to AC Milan.
Manchester City could potentially keep Alvarez despite his feelings, as the club and manager Pep Guardiola generally avoid retaining unhappy players.
However, Alvarez’s contract still has four years remaining, and many teams might hesitate to meet Manchester City’s likely high asking price.
Although Chelsea is rumored to be preparing an offer, there is little likelihood of a trade unless a significant offer is made.
