Julian Alvarez Receptive to Premier League Move After Chelsea Contact

London—Julian Alvarez has opened the door to a return to English football, with Chelsea leading a growing band of Premier League suitors for the Atletico Madrid forward.

Sources close to the player indicate that while a switch to Barcelona remains his stated preference should he leave the Spanish capital this summer, Alvarez is keeping all options on the table. ElDesmarque reports that the 24-year-old is “not shutting down” the possibility of heading back to the Premier League, where he previously enjoyed success with Manchester City.

Chelsea have already sounded out Atletico over the Argentina international’s availability and are pressing to secure an edge before rivals can enter the race. Arsenal have also been credited with an interest, heightening the urgency at Stamford Bridge where football chiefs fear losing ground in the battle for a proven goal-scorer.

Alvarez, contracted to Atletico until June 2029, has featured 32 times for Diego Simeone’s side this season. Last term he struck 29 goals in 57 appearances, including 17 in La Liga and seven during Atletico’s Champions League run—numbers that have convinced Chelsea he could provide the cutting edge required to close the gap on the Premier League’s top four.

A successful swoop could have repercussions for Liam Delap, who has struggled for minutes since arriving from Ipswich Town last summer and would face further competition for a starting berth.

With Barcelona’s financial constraints still unresolved, Chelsea’s proactive approach may yet persuade Alvarez to favour a swift return to England, setting the stage for a high-stakes summer tug-of-war.