Julian Alvarez, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona
10 June 2026
Real Madrid confirmed a €150 million bid for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, but the offer was rejected immediately. Alvarez is also wanted by Barcelona, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, setting up a major summer transfer battle.
Atletico pointed to Alvarez’s €500 million release clause and mocked both Madrid and Barcelona after recent approaches. Madrid’s offer follows Florentino Perez’s re-election, while Barcelona are seeking a long-term Robert Lewandowski replacement after moving for Anthony Gordon.