Morata replacement. Atletico Madrid have opened transfer talks for the Premier League star

Spain's national team captain, Álvaro Morata, is on the verge of joining AC Milan for €13 million. However, Atlético Madrid has already found an ideal replacement for their forward, and it's not Artem Dovbyk, as previously reported.

According to César Merlo, Atlético has begun negotiations for the transfer of Argentina and Manchester City forward Julián Álvarez. The 24-year-old striker has already agreed to the move, as he struggles for playing time at Manchester City, losing the competition to Erling Haaland, and seeks regular playing opportunities.

Previously, Álvarez declined to extend his contract with Manchester City and requested the club to set a reasonable price for his sale.

PSG is also showing interest in the 2022 World Cup champion, looking to strengthen their attack following Kylian Mbappé's departure.

Last season, Álvarez appeared in 36 Premier League matches, scoring 11 goals and providing 9 assists. In the Copa America 2024, which ended in triumph for Argentina, the Man City forward played 5 matches and scored 2 goals.