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Julian Alvarez responds to transfer speculation: “The truth is”

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Julian Alvarez was believed to be a target in the summer of 2024, and Liverpool were believed to be keen on him when he left Manchester City. Image Credits: Imago Images Most Liverpool fans are already aware that the Anfield decision-makers have been admirers of Julian Alvarez for some time.



Fabrizio Romano confirmed that in the summer of 2024, the Argentine international was definitely on Liverpool’s shortlist. However, City swiftly rejected the proposal, citing their rivalry with Liverpool and stating, “we don’t sell to rivals.” Liverpool’s recruitment team reportedly responded with a sharp quip of their own: “neither do we,” Now speaking to ESPN, the World Cup winner has maintained that he is paying no attention to some of the speculation with Barcelona the latest club to be touted: “I’m very calm.

Meanwhile, the agent of Alvarez, Fernando Hidalgo, also recently commented on the Liverpool interest: “There were no official offers from Liverpool to sign Julián last season, and everything that has been said about it is false,” Hidalgo said. “Last summer there were no offers either because Atletico Madrid did not want to sell the player, so they were not negotiated.” Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone?