Barcelona is gearing up for a fierce battle with Real Madrid as they vie to secure the services of Manchester City’s in-form forward, Julian Alvarez. The Catalan giants find themselves lacking depth in attack, particularly as cover for veteran striker Robert Lewandowski. This deficiency has spurred their interest in the talented Manchester City star, according to reports from SPORT.
Taking a broader perspective, Barcelona had previously clinched a significant victory in the summer transfer market by securing the signing of promising Athletico PR teenager Vitor Roque. Despite Roque’s recent ankle injury, he is anticipated to recover in time for his scheduled move to Barcelona in January.
However, Barcelona’s pursuit of Alvarez signifies their need for an experienced player who can complement the aging Lewandowski. The World Cup-winning Argentine forward has been in exceptional form this season, netting six goals and providing five assists in 13 appearances for Manchester City across various competitions.
Yet, Barcelona faces competition in their pursuit of the 23-year-old striker, as Real Madrid is also closely monitoring his situation. If Real Madrid fails to secure Kylian Mbappe’s transfer next season, they are poised to make a move for Alvarez, intensifying the race for the talented forward.