Man City explore move Barcelona target Julian Alvarez as he trains by himself

Man City explore move Barcelona target Julian Alvarez as he trains by himself According to MARCA , after missing training with his Atletico Madrid teammates for a third consecutive day , FC Barcelona top target Julian Alvarez did return to Cerro del Espino in the afternoon to work individually with a club fitness coach. The striker has therefore put an end to his period of “indisposition” while accepting that his dream of playing for Barcelona might now be effectively impossible and that the Premier League is the only alternative if he is to leave Atletico Madrid. Arsenal had been regarded as the most likely destination should he decide to depart, but according to the report, Manchester City have entered the picture in recent hours. Two years ago, Alvarez left the Etihad for Atletico in search of the prominent role he had not been able to enjoy playing in Erling Haaland’s shadow. His former club has now taken advantage of his complicated situation to explore the possibility of bringing him back. Alvarez has resumed training alone. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Following the departures of Omar Marmoush and Savinho, Man City’s attacking options have been reduced. As a result, Alvarez’s name has emerged as a potential solution amid the turmoil surrounding his future at Atlético, initially with a loan move being considered. Man City face the same obstacles as Arsenal For now, Manchester City’s interest has not developed into formal negotiations. The English giants face the same obstacles that have prevented Arsenal from making a decisive move. First, Alvarez remains reluctant to return to England after leaving City in 2024. Second, Atlético’s demands remain extremely high. The Rojiblancos will not consider negotiating for less than €150 million, unless any deal provides them with a top-level replacement, such as Viktor Gyokeres. That leaves Alvarez in an increasingly difficult position. Barcelona remains his preferred destination, but Atletico have repeatedly made clear that they will not negotiate with the Catalan club. Barcelona dream fading. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) A harsh reality in red and white After hearing CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin reiterate on Thursday that Barcelona is not an option and that Atletico’s intention is to “recover” their star striker, Alvarez has little choice but to confront his current situation. That explains his return to training on Friday afternoon. After informing the club’s medical staff that he was feeling better, the decision was made for him to resume individual work with a fitness coach, following the special conditioning program designed for him. For now, that program is being carried out as the Barcelona dream appears to be fading. Meanwhile, Arsenal have yet to make a decisive move, and Manchester City have only just begun exploring the possibility of a return. The clock is ticking, and Alvarez’s options are becoming increasingly narrow.