"Indeed, according to MARCA, one of the presidential candidates competing against Laporta has reached out to Atletico Madrid superstar Julian Alvarez, who is a summer target for Barcelona. The Atletico Madrid striker, who has not reached the expected level this season, could change clubs this summer. At least one candidate for the Barça presidency has already contacted the player's entourage in an attempt to make him the marquee signing for the next campaign."
"Arriving at the election campaign with a player of this calibre would be a highly significant statement of intent, especially given the highly likely departure of Robert Lewandowski. In that scenario, Barcelona would need a partner for Ferran Torres in attack, as he would otherwise be left as the only option in that position. Alvarez's situation at Atletico Madrid has become more complicated this season."
"However, it must be noted that Atletico paid a very large fee to sign the forward from Manchester City and will not make his departure easy. But Barcelona have strong sporting arguments to convince the World Cup winner, and that is a key factor in an operation of this kind. Now, with the electoral process underway, one of the candidates has contacted Alvarez's entourage to explore the possibility of a summer move."
Barcelona presidential candidates are positioning ahead of the 15 March vote, with at least one rival to Joan Laporta contacting Julian Alvarez's entourage about a potential summer transfer. Alvarez, an Atletico Madrid striker and World Cup winner, has not performed to expected levels this season despite regular starts. Atletico paid a large fee to sign him from Manchester City and are unlikely to facilitate an easy departure. Barcelona could target Alvarez to replace or partner Ferran Torres should Robert Lewandowski leave. The contact aims to explore bringing Alvarez to the club as a marquee signing during the summer window.
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