Barcelona have made a 100million (�86.7m) bid for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez as they look to further bolster their attack, with the signing of Anthony Gordon set to be confirmed.Gordon is poised to be presented as a Barcelona player on Friday after the Blaugrana agreed a deal to sign him from Newcastle United.The England winger arrives on a five-year contract, with Barca and Newcastle coming to terms on a fee that could rise to 80million (�69.3m) with add-ons.Barca have now turned their attention to a long-term target in the form of Alvarez.With Robert Lewandowski expected to depart this summer, Barca are in need of a new centre-forward and the club have sent their first official proposal to Atletico, according to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano.The offer does not include any add-ons or involve any players going the other way. Alvarez has reportedly already asked to leave Atletico. Alvarez scored 20 goals and provided nine assists in 2025-26, having scored 29 goals and registered seven assists in the previous campaign.The former Manchester City striker scored two goals against Barca this season as Atletico knocked Hansi Flicks side out of the Copa del Rey and the Champions League, though Diego Simeones men ultimately failed to win both competitions.A move for Alvarez would raise further doubts about Barca signing Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal.Barca have the option to make Rashfords loan deal permanent for 35m (�30m) after he scored 14 goals and 11 assists this season.They are reported to have been engaged in negotiations with Manchester United about lowering the fee, but there are suggestions that a deal for Alvarez would spell the end of Rashfords hopes of extending his stay at Camp Nou. Topics Atletico Madrid FC Barcelona LaLiga Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Real Madrid: Perez claims hes yet to speak with Mourinho about replacing Arbeloa Nicholas McGee 29th May, 2026 Manchester United pre season tour 2026: Full fixtures, confirmed opponents including Leeds, PSG, Atletico Madrid, Wrexham as Premier League giants prepare for 2026/27 season Ben Miller 28th May, 2026 Barcelona close in on Alvarez after Deco meets players agent in Catalonia Jon Fisher 28th May, 2026 Gordon to Barcelona: Why are LaLiga champions pushing for Newcastle winger with Rashford option on the table? Nicholas McGee 28th May, 2026 Barcelona lead Bayern in race for Newcastle star Gordon Nicholas McGee 27th May, 2026 How long is Lamine Yamal out? Latest news, injury update and Barcelona and Spain wingers reaction to hamstring problem before 2026 FIFA World Cup Ben Miller 25th May, 2026
