Liverpool's stance on signing Julian Alvarez as Atletico star teases transfer

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Julian Alvarez has confirmed he wants to leave Atletico Madrid this summer, and Liverpool has previously been linked with a move for the former Manchester City strikerJulian Alvarez wants to leave Real Madrid this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool is not expected to swoop for Julian Alvarez this summer — despite the striker admitting his desire to leave Atletico Madrid.Alvarez, who made his feelings clear on Virgil van Dijk last year, believes "a transfer is the best solution for everyone," with several teams said to be interested in the player. Liverpool was linked with Alavrez in 2025, but those transfer rumors have disappeared.That's partially due to the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle for £125 million ($164 million) last September.

Arsenal has also been linked with Alavarez in recent months.Manchester City offloaded Alvarez to Atletico in 2024 for £64.4 million ($85 million), a figure that could climb to £81.5 million ($107.5 million) should certain conditions be fulfilled.Although the World Cup champion performed admirably for City, he sought fresh opportunities elsewhere.Alvarez is one of the hottest strikers in Europe(Image: Getty Images)Erling Haaland was, and remains, the preferred option at the Etihad, which limited Alvarez's playing time.Alvarez netted 20 goals across all competitions last season, building on the 29 he scored during his first campaign with Atletico.This form has attracted attention from competing clubs, with both Barcelona and Real expressing strong interest in acquiring him.Real recently confirmed it had tabled a £130 million ($171 million) offer for the striker. Liverpool is unlikely to pay this amount for another striker this summer, having spent a similar sum on Isak.Atletico turned down this approach, with the Spanish side directing its city rivals toward Alvarez's release clause, set at an eye-watering £431 million ($568 million).This week, Alvarez acknowledged that, despite Atletico's resolute position on his future, he would welcome a departure following the World Cup.

"Honestly, I don't know," Alvarez told reporters."I don't think this is the right time to talk, but I can't hide either. I think a transfer is the best solution for everyone, and I want to fulfill my dream."Should Alvarez be sold for the £130 million that Real bid, City stand to pocket between £4 million and £7 million ($5.3 million and $9.2 million), courtesy of a 10 percent sell-on clause on any profit generated from the 2024 transfer.