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Barcelona Set to Make Offer for Atleti's Álvarez

FC Barcelona is preparing to make a formal offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez after meeting with his agent to replace departing Robert Lewandowski.

After completing the signing of Anthony Gordon, who is arriving in Barcelona for medical tests, FC Barcelona has set its sights on Julián Álvarez (26) as their next target. The Atletico Madrid striker is being pursued to replace Robert Lewandowski, whose contract with the Catalan club is set to expire.

Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, held a meeting with Julián Álvarez's agent, Fernando Hidalgo, in Barcelona as reported by Mundo Deportivo. The discussion focused on the terms for the potential transfer as the club looks to secure a replacement for the departing Polish forward. ipltable.lol