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Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has been linked with a summer move to Liverpool (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)

Liverpool have been handed an update on the future of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.

Alvarez has scored 23 goals across all competitions in an impressive debut campaign for Diego Simeone's team.

And Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, who specialises in transfers, has written in his latest newsletter for GiveMeSport about Alvarez's future amid reported interest from the Reds.

"He was on their shortlist last summer, for sure," Romano said.

“I confirm that Liverpool were interested in Julian last season," Hidalgo is quoted as saying to WinWin.

“As for the future, this is not the right time to talk about it, as Julian is competing in important tournaments and is fully focused on them.”

Arne Slot has previously confirmed Liverpool are in the market for a new number nine this summer with speculation surrounding the long-term future of Darwin Nunez.

The Reds rejected an approach for the player from Saudi Arabia in January.

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