Overview

• Fichajes is cited as saying Liverpool are best positioned to sign the Atlético Madrid forward, with Barcelona also exploring the possibility.
• Football365 relays claims that Liverpool are viewed as favourites for next summer and are preparing an aggressive approach, with no formal offer reported.
• Additional reporting says Álvarez is unhappy with frequent substitutions under Diego Simeone and is considering a new challenge.
• The 25-year-old is listed at roughly £87m by Transfermarkt and is under contract with Atlético for five more years.
• Liverpool revamped their attack with Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike after Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz departed and have opened the season with six straight wins under Arne Slot, prompting debate over the need for another major forward signing.