Barcelona may face uphill battle for Julián Álvarez as Atlético Madrid reportedly chase his contract renewal

Barcelona have reportedly made the signing of Julián Álvarez a priority. However, they could face a major setback, as Atlético Madrid are reportedly seeking a substantial improvement to the Argentine’s contract.

Throughout the 2025–26 season, Barcelona have held with scoring issues, as Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski have seen a significant drop. In light of this, they are reportedly targeting Julián Álvarez as their top priority for the summer of 2026. However, the Blaugranas may face a tough challenge...