Atletico Madrid reject Barcelona's Julian Alvarez swap deal

Atletico Madrid reject Barcelona's Julian Alvarez swap deal

Atletico Madrid have reportedly turned down a swap offer from La Liga rivals Barcelona for star striker Julian Alvarez.

It’s been widely reported that Barcelona are looking to sign a replacement for Robert Lewandowski in the summer.

Hansi Flick’s side have been heavily linked with a move for Julian Alvarez, but their ongoing financial troubles are making a potential deal tricky.

According to Spanish outlet Sport, Barcelona made a cash plus player swap deal that would see Marc Casado or Ferran Torres head in the opposite direction.

Atletico Madrid turned the offer down outright, however, and are holding out for a fee of €100 million with several Premier League clubs interested.