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A new center-back, an upgrade at left-back, reinforcements in midfield and a more reliable striker are among the recurring themes in recent transfer rumours.

It’s the latter that has piqued the interest of fans in recent days, with reports that Julian Alvarez could be an option this summer in a transfer that would see Darwin Nunez head in the opposite direction to Atletico Madrid as part of the deal.

That may feel unlikely given how difficult swap moves are to arrange, but the recent comments from Alvarez’s agent hint there could be some merit to the reports.



“I confirm that Liverpool were interested in Julian last season,” said Fernando Hidalgo in a recent interview, before discussing the player’s future plans.

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That he played a pivotal role for Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering side and for Argentina’s World Cup-winning team says it all really.

But perhaps the most intriguing and unique characteristic that Alvarez possesses - and would suit Liverpool perfectly - is his ability to play as both a striker and no.10.

Slot’s preference this season has been to utilize Diogo Jota in the advanced position, playing him as a ‘nine and half’, who occupies center-backs but can drop deep and help with link-up play.

Again, those skillsets are embodied by Alvarez, a player who Guardiola used as a replacement for both Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne.

Julian Alvarez has been linked with a move to Liverpool.

With Alvarez’s career on an upward trajectory since the £82m (£106m) move last summer, and five years left on this contract at Atletico, it would undoubtedly be an expensive deal to arrange, even if Nunez’s exit could help ease that process.

But, if Alvarez is seen as the star striker to spearhead the post-Jurgen Klopp era at Anfield, he could be worth the expensive outlay for FSG