Liverpool on red alert as Julian Alvarez casts doubt over Atletico Madrid future

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Julian Alvarez has refused to guarantee his future at Atletico Madrid beyond this season as several clubs, including Arsenal, monitor the former Manchester City striker's situationJulian Alvarez is unsure about his future at Atletico Madrid(Image: Getty Images)Julian Alvarez has left the door ajar for a potential summer move after declining to confirm he'll remain at Atletico Madrid beyond the current campaign.The former Manchester City forward netted twice on Tuesday as Diego Simeone's side demolished Tottenham at the Wanda Metropolitano in the Champions League last 16. Following the seven-goal thriller, Alvarez, who is attracting interest from Arsenal and Barcelona, was questioned about his future at Atletico next season.While Arsenal and Barcelona are the two teams most linked with Alvarez right now, Liverpool has reportedly been interested in the striker in recent times.

But I'm very happy here. You ask me a question that will end up all over the place, but I'm happy."I'm thinking about the day-to-day, I'm working to improve, to give my best here, I never said anything bad about the club, I'm very grateful, the people also showed me their affection, so I'm very happy."Alvarez, however, refused to be drawn on reports linking him with Barcelona, adding: "I have nothing to say.Alvarez scored again on Tuesday(Image: Getty Images)"These are things that are said on social media.

I'm happy here, very content and competing in all the competitions."Arsenal has been monitoring the 26-year-old since his spell at Manchester City, and the Gunners are prepared to explore a summer approach if the Argentine becomes available.But they are unlikely to be the only club interested, as Joan Laporta has already indicated he will pursue a deal for Alvarez if he is re-elected as Barcelona president.Laporta recently told Catalan radio: "Julian Alvarez is not a player who will break the bank. He's an excellent player who, they say, would fit perfectly into Barça's system, but he's not a player you have to pay a fortune for."First, he should demonstrate his willingness to come, which is what we want from all the players who might interest us, and it should be at a reasonable price then, it could be considered."But, given his current demands, they're out of line."Alvarez's representative, Fernando Hidalgo, has repeatedly denied being in discussions with any club about his client, who joined Atletico in August 2024.Spanish media reports in early February suggested Hidalgo had been in London and even watched Arsenal's 1-0 Carabao Cup semifinal triumph over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.