Liverpool get MASSIVE boost in Julian Alvarez chase

Liverpool have got a DREAM No9 in their sights in the shape of Julian Alvarez. The 25-year-old has been on the Reds’ radar since his days as a young player back at River Plate.

Since then the Argentine World Cup winner has gone on to bigger and better things - with his trophy cabinet already hugely impressive.

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Alvarez made the move from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid last summer in a deal that could end up being worth €95 million in total.

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And he had a terrific season on a personal level for Diego Simeone’s side - scoring 29 goals in 54 games. However, Atletico’s challenges in LaLiga and the Champions League disintegrated, leaving them without a prize.

Atletico chasing Gyokeres

There are big changes planned at the Wanda Metropolitano this summer and several alterations to the forward line are expected.

With Antoine Griezmann signing a new contract until 2027, he is the ONLY Atleti attacker assured of his place in the squad next season.

That’s according to a report in Record, which suggests that Viktor Gyokeres is a contender to arrive.

The Swede has got a €100m buyout clause in his Sporting CP contract but according to the Portuguese publication, Atletico are hoping to reduce that fee to €70m.

Gyokeres scored 54 goals in 52 games for the Portuguese double-winners last season, underlining his credentials as one of the most coveted strikers in world football.

Atletico are said to be hoping to use sponsorships and increased Champions League revenues to fund a bid for Gyokeres and previously it was reported that Nike were willing to help out.

Alvarez considering Atletico future?

Where a move for Gyokeres leaves Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth is uncertain right now. Both were effective last season but maybe Simeone is seeking to move in a different direction.

Alvarez has previously been reported to be questioning his own future following Atletico’s disappointing season and would consider an exit in 2026.

He is under contract until 2030 with Los Colchoneros, but Liverpool would surely waste no time in getting a bid off the ground for him if the opportunity arose.

The club wanted to add him to the ranks last summer but were stymied by Man City’s desire to include Luis Diaz in the deal - and he ended up in Spain instead.

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But if the capital club are going to build their new attack around the talents of Gyokeres then Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes could be given an unexpected chance to pounce.