The football world has been rocked by a sensational rumour: Liverpool are reportedly plotting a record-breaking deal to snatch Argentine goal machine Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid.
The speculation has been gaining momentum in recent days, flooding headlines—but how much of it is true, and how much is just transfer noise? Let’s dive in and separate fact from fiction! “These rumours are absolute nonsense. End of story,” Atlético’s sporting director, Carlos Bucero, bluntly told 365Scores in an attempt to cool the growing excitement among fans and journalists. But let’s be honest—does a statement like that ever kill interest in one of the most exciting forwards in the game?
Let’s dig deeper. Álvarez only joined Atlético last summer from Manchester City in a hefty £82m move.
Before that, he was part of Pep Guardiola’s star-studded squad, scoring 36 goals and providing 17 assists in 103 appearances while collecting an impressive trophy haul: two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and the Champions League. However, stuck in the shadow of Erling Haaland, Álvarez didn’t always get to play as the out-and-out No.9 he craved to be.
That led him to a new challenge in Madrid, where he has already racked up 23 goals and five assists in 44 games under the relentless Diego Simeone. Not impressed? Then you’re clearly not a football fan!
Now, back to Liverpool. Insider whispers suggest the Reds have had their eye on Álvarez for quite some time—they even explored the possibility of signing him last summer before he moved to Atlético. With Darwin Núñez now seemingly on the move (rumours link him with Atlético and clubs in Saudi Arabia), Liverpool are reportedly drawing up a shortlist of potential replacements.
Alongside Álvarez, the names of Alexander Isak and João Pedro have also surfaced. But here’s the catch—Atlético have no intention of letting their star go, especially with Antoine Griezmann rumoured to be heading to LAFC in MLS. According to reports, the only way the Spanish club would even consider a deal is if someone coughs up a staggering €200m—a figure that would obliterate Liverpool’s transfer record (currently £85m for Núñez, including add-ons).
And let’s talk numbers: at just 25 years old, Álvarez is already a World Cup winner (2022), a two-time Copa América champion, and a serial club trophy collector. No wonder Atlético are demanding an astronomical fee. More than that, he has slotted seamlessly into Simeone’s system, becoming not just a key player on the pitch but also a vital presence in the dressing room. So, what do you think—€200m well spent, or madness?
What does this mean for Liverpool? If the rumours are true, the Reds might be ready to make a bold move to bolster their attack and strengthen their title charge in the Premier League and Europe. But with Klopp’s side currently leading the league, any misstep in the transfer market could prove costly at a crucial stage of the season. And let’s not forget—Atlético aren’t exactly desperate to sell a player who’s only just beginning to shine in La Liga.
So, should we brace ourselves for a transfer bombshell that will shatter records? Or is this just another rumour designed to spice up the summer window? One thing’s for sure—Julián Álvarez is the name on everyone’s lips, and this transfer window is set to bring the fireworks!
