Spanish media have reported in recent hours that Barcelona have set their sights on Argentine striker Julián Álvarez, one of the hottest names in attack in Europe. But the operation is not easy at all. The striker is a key element of Atlético Madrid, and any move for him could reopen tensions between the two clubs.

A situation that brings to mind the sensational precedent of Antoine Griezmann, who in 2019 was transferred to Barcelona for 120 million euros, amid controversy and strong clashes with the Madrid club.

Even today, relations between the parties remain delicate, and any attempt to Álvarez risks being accompanied by the same tensions, both on the sporting and diplomatic fronts.