FC Barcelona is pursuing Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid as its top striker target, but negotiations have stalled due to the club’s high asking price and unwillingness to let the player leave. As a fallback, Barcelona is eyeing Lautaro Martínez, captain and striker of Inter Milan, a 28-year-old Argentine who has scored 20 goals in a season. His contract running until 2029 gives Inter Milan strong negotiating leverage, with transfer fee estimates ranging from €90M to €113M. This striker search is part of Barcelona’s planning for life after Robert Lewandowski, with Chelsea’s João Pedro also reportedly monitored as another alternative.
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