Barcelona preparing colossal €150m bid for Flick's priority target after World Cup - report

Barcelona is plotting a historically large bid for Julián Álvarez, viewed as the club’s undisputed priority after the World Cup. After the tournament ends, Barça aims to launch a major push structure that reportedly totals €150 million: a fixed €135 million plus performance-based bonuses. Atlético Madrid remains firm, dismissing player swaps and insisting a deal would rely mostly on direct cash payments. Barcelona insiders cite Mateu Alemany as a potential bridge to negotiation, but Atlético’s position is firm. Officials expect the transfer window to clarify after the World Cup, with Barça hoping to test Atlético’s resolve and complete the move if conditions align with their parameters.