Alternative found! Barcelona targets Spain national team star instead of Julián Álvarez

Catalan giants Barcelona are actively working through their shortlist to bolster the attacking line in the transfer market and have already identified key alternative targets in case their primary deals fall through.

Details: According to El Chiringuito, the Blaugrana are eyeing Real Sociedad’s leader and captain Mikel Oyarzabal as the main alternative to Atlético Madrid’s forward Julián Álvarez.

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If Barcelona’s bosses fail to secure the Argentine striker from Atlético, the club will shift all their attention to the 29-year-old Spaniard.

It’s worth noting that this season, the Spanish forward has featured in 40 matches for Real Sociedad across all competitions, netting 18 goals and providing 4 assists. Transfermarkt values the player at €25 million.

Reminder: Atlético have filed an official complaint against Barcelona over the transfer of Julián Álvarez.