Overview
- Álvarez remains Barcelona’s preferred centre‑forward, but reports say Atlético are resisting a sale and valuing him at roughly €150–€200 million.
- Multiple outlets cite Sport in reporting that Barcelona have identified Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush as a concrete alternative viewed as a strong tactical fit for Flick.
- City signed Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt for about €75 million in January 2025, and reports suggest he could be attainable for less if he seeks more minutes.
- Current guidance indicates City consider Marmoush part of future plans yet would entertain a sale at the right price should the player push to leave.
- Separate reports say Arsenal had a €105 million offer for Álvarez rejected and that the striker prefers to stay in Spain, with Barcelona monitoring options under salary‑limit constraints.