As the summer transfer window rapidly approaches, Paris Saint-Germain is expected to be highly active. The capital club has been strongly linked with Julian Alvarez, the Argentine forward from Atlético de Madrid, but recent developments bring unwelcome news: reports indicate Alvarez might ultimately prioritize an offer from FC Barcelona over PSG’s proposition.
Each summer, PSG typically leverages the transfer market to strengthen and optimize its squad. This particular 2026 window promises significant activity for the Parisian giants, especially with the potential departure of Bradley Barcola, for whom Liverpool is reportedly pushing hard. Consequently, the PSG management remains keenly focused on the market for attackers, and one name has consistently emerged over recent weeks: Julian Alvarez, the 26-year-old talent from Atlético de Madrid.
Julian Alvarez to Barcelona for €100M?
However, PSG is not the sole suitor for the Argentine goal-scorer from the Colchoneros. A prominent football journalist has delivered concerning news, suggesting that Julian Alvarez is favoring FC Barcelona for his next move. “Barcelona, after meeting with Julian Alvarez’s agent, has decided to prepare an offer they will submit in the coming days. Barcelona is preparing the first official bid for Julian Alvarez. Barcelona won’t send it today. They are discussing internally how they want to proceed. But the offer will be sent before the start of the World Cup. The total would be around €100M, and could include bonuses but will not include players,” affirmed the journalist, who specializes in the transfer market.
“His next destination is very clear: it’s Barcelona”
Evidently, PSG may soon have to abandon their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, particularly as the Atlético player appears resolute about his future. “Julian Alvarez has already been clear with Atlético de Madrid; he will not sign a new contract. He wants to leave. And his next destination is very clear: it’s Barcelona,” the journalist emphasized. The message to PSG is unequivocal.