Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has made contact with Atlético Madrid star Julián Alvarez, to gauge the Argentine’s interest in a potential move to Catalunya’s capital.

This of course comes amid mounting speculation surrounding a potential joining of forces between the parties this summer.

Barcelona are widely expected to add to their options at centre-forward with a view to next season, amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of both Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

And Alvarez is viewed as option no.1, a perfect fit in the all-action setup of Hansi Flick.

In turn, it should come as little surprise to hear of the Blaugrana’s headmaster actively pushing for the World Cup winner’s signature.

“Hansi Flick has called Julián Alvarez,” in an effort to entice the former Manchester City man into a Camp Nou switch.

“It’s not the only call the Argentine has received from a coach…”