Will he sell Rafinha? Barcelona are preparing their first offer to include Alvarez

The management of Barcelona is effectively moving forward in one of the most complicated public transactions, the signing of Argentinean Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.

According to Spanish newspaper AS, the Catalan club are preparing their first bid to sign the striker, with reports suggesting that the deal will not be easy to complete, whether financially or competitively.

Reports have suggested the player is already dreaming of wearing a Barcelona shirt, giving the club a morale boost in future negotiations, especially with Atletico Madrid still clinging to him and seeing him as an essential part of their sporting project for the coming seasons.

Despite this, Atletico Madrid have yet to receive any official offer from Barcelona, ​​with the Madrid club assessing the difficulty of leaving the player, especially given his high market value and his role in the team.

On the other hand, the contacts began behind the scenes as the city of Barcelona witnessed a meeting between the player’s agent and club officials aimed at exploring the possibility of opening the door to an official offer in the coming period, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The moves come as Barcelona look to realign their attacking priorities, especially as his name is linked to other expensive deals that could change the shape of the team’s frontline, a direct challenge to the existing budget given Financial Fair Play restrictions.

AS explained that on current record, any deal of this size could prompt the club to consider selling some key assets to provide the necessary liquidity, putting the big names at the center of controversy within the club.

Rafinha’s name stands out among the most sensitive files, given the high market value that could sell him as an option on the board if it is decided to move forward with the Alvarez deal.

Alvarez’s name had previously been linked with a move to the Saudi Arabian league, before the Brazilian made it clear he wanted to stay at Barca.

But with a deal for left-winger Anthony Gordon almost decided, and a move to include Julian Alvarez, Rafinha’s fate could be left open to all possibilities, especially if the club receive an attractive offer for him.

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