Barcelona wants to sell players to fund Julian Álvarez’s arrival in 2026
Barcelona has made Julián Álvarez its number one transfer priority. The club sees the Argentine forward as the ideal successor to Robert Lewandowski and is preparing a bold financial strategy to make the deal happen.
Julián Álvarez, Barça’s dream signing
According to El Nacional, the Catalan board has identified Álvarez as their top target for 2026. The striker, currently at Atlético de Madrid, is highly valued by coach Diego Simeone, but the Spanish giants could be forced to consider a sale if Barcelona meets the asking price.
The €100M operation
Barcelona’s plan involves generating around €100 million through outgoing transfers. Several current squad members could be placed on the market to raise the necessary funds. Club executives believe this amount will be enough to convince Atlético to negotiate.
Simeone’s uncertain role in the deal
Álvarez is considered a key piece in Simeone’s system, but with the Argentine coach’s future in Madrid unclear, the striker’s long-term position at the club is also in question. That scenario could play into Barcelona’s hands as they look to land their dream signing.
Barça’s transfer market strategy
The Blaugrana board wants to close the deal well before 2026 to secure Álvarez’s arrival. For now, their focus is on offloading players and freeing up salary space, ensuring financial fair play compliance before launching an official bid.
If successful, Álvarez’s transfer could become one of the biggest La Liga moves of the decade, reshaping Barcelona’s attack for the post-Lewandowski era.
