Real Madrid eyes Julian Alvarez, Barcelona caps price at €120m

Real Madrid have entered the race to sign Argentine forward Julian Alvarez. Barcelona remain the priority for the player, but the Catalan club says it can only meet a €120 million price. Atletico Madrid have set a €150 million price tag for Alvarez, which Real Madrid are prepared to match. The offer would exceed the Argentine’s market value of around €90 million. Journalist José Alvarez Haya reported that Alvarez is steadfast in his desire to join Barcelona and wants to hear only from the Catalan side. This stance challenges Real Madrid’s plan to lure him with higher wages. Barcelona consider €120 million a fair compensation above Alvarez’s market value, but Atletico Madrid have shown no intention to lower their price. Both Real Madrid and Barcelona continue to negotiate for Alvarez.