A Spanish press report revealed new details on Wednesday regarding Barcelona's negotiations with Atletico Madrid to sign Argentine striker Julian Alvarez during the current summer transfer window.

According to Catalan 'Sport' journalist David Bernabeu, Atletico Madrid set their conditions for agreeing to Alvarez's departure, demanding €120 million plus young midfielder Marc Bernal.

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Bernabeu explained that this request was formally raised during the recent negotiations between the two clubs, noting that Barcelona's management refused to include Bernal in the deal, due to their insistence on keeping the player and considering him a key element in the club's future project.

Julian Alvarez dreams of moving to Barcelona, according to numerous press reports, while his club maintains its position of refusing to let go of its Argentine striker except in exchange for a huge offer from both a financial and technical perspective.

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