Barcelona drop Osimhen for Argentina World Cup star

Barcelona have ended their interest in Victor Osimhen as their top transfer target now is Argentina star Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid, according to Top Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano.

This followed their shock acquisition of Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon for 80 million euros.

Romano has reported that 24-year-old striker Alvarez is Barcelona dream signing after the Catalan giants were previously linked to Osimhen.

The Transfer Expert said that Barcelona now plan to make an offer for Alvarez in the short term.

A swap deal is not preferred, he knows; Barça do not intend to involve players in the multi-million transfer.

Behind the scenes, intense negotiations are reportedly taking place with the help of intermediaries.

Alvarez has reportedly already informed Atlético Madrid of his wish to leave.

The Argentina star also does not want to extend his contract. Atlético had hoped to secure Alvarez until mid-2031. His current contract runs until the summer of 2030. That agreement reportedly includes a buyout clause of 500 million euros.

Romano himself has not named a specific transfer fee, but various media outlets previously reported that Alvárez will likely cost around 150 million euros.

He moved from Manchester City to Atlético in the summer of 2024. Around ninety million euros was paid for him at the time.

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