Хуліан Альварес, gettyimages
Tottenham has signed Atletico striker Julian Alvarez, but the London club practically has no chance of negotiating a transfer for the Argentinean within the next 12 months. For Football Insider information, a head-changer for Spurs and the footballer himself, go to Barcelona.
Alvarez, as before, views the Catalan club as a priority option in the event of a decision to leave Atletico. The attacker is concerned about the possibility of continuing his career at the Camp Nou, so Tottenham’s proposal is not a priority for him.
An additional problem for Londoners is Alvarez’s refusal to return to England. The Argentinean, having already played in the Premier League for Manchester City, won few trophies, and after moving to Atletico, does not see a return to the English championship as the ideal scenario.
Another factor that does not contribute to Tottenham's advantage is the team's presence in the Champions League. The club respects that participation in the main European Cup tournament could be an important argument during negotiations with the player. Without a guaranteed place in the Champions League, transferring Alvarez back to London will be much more difficult.