Julian Alvarez transfer sees Barcelona ready to trade three players

FC Barcelona is prepared to offer three of its players – Ronald Araujo, Marc Casado and Ferran Torres – to secure Argentine striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. The Catalan club has set a ceiling of €100 million for the deal and aims to avoid a bidding war, while Alvarez, currently under contract with Atletico until 2030, has expressed no immediate interest in moving to the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Italian side Fiorentina have identified Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri as a target to bolster their full‑back options. Ruggeri, who previously impressed in Serie A with Atalanta, is reportedly keen on returning to Italy, and Fiorentina see him as a prime candidate to fill a defensive gap ahead of their upcoming European campaign.