Barcelona have identified Julián Álvarez as their priority signing for next season, yet the club will not surpass a €100 million limit—covering both fixed and variable fees—according to Mundo Deportivo. With Robert Lewandowski nearing the end of his contract and approaching 40, Barça view the arrival of a new No. 9 as essential. Although Ferran Torres has performed respectably, the team lacks a true attacking reference point, prompting several names to surface in recent months.
Álvarez, long admired by the Catalans since his River Plate days, has emerged as the leading candidate. The Argentine has hinted at uncertainty regarding his future, a message interpreted in Barcelona as an invitation to act. Despite his contract with Atlético Madrid running until 2030, the club believes a deal could be possible within their €100m cap. Negotiations, however, are expected to be lengthy, with the player’s stance potentially decisive.