The look and feel of Liverpool Football Club is changing fast as the 2025/2026 season heads into the final stretch. With legends like Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson confirmed to be leaving, the recruitment team is facing a massive summer if they want to keep the club at the top.
Even though Liverpool are still a constant threat in the Premier League and Europe, you can feel the anticipation at Anfield for some fresh blood. Fans and pundits are overanalysing every tactical tweak from the manager, looking for any sign of a new-look attack that can bring trophies back to the trophy room.
The Argentine star Julian Alvarez breaks the silence on Merseyside links
After a wave of rumours, Julián Álvarez finally spoke out about the whispers linking him to Liverpool, which is a move that nearly happened last summer. The striker admitted he was close to joining the Reds, but his commitment to Atletico Madrid ended up stopping the deal.
“Of course, I was close to joining one of the most successful clubs in Europe, but it couldn’t work out because I had a contract with Athletico here, and I know they haven’t given up on me, and I also haven’t given up either. I would love to play for the club one day.”
According to the latest figures from Footy Stats, Álvarez has been a steady force in Spain, bagging eight goals in 29 La Liga games this season. While his scoring has been a bit lopsided, hitting the net six times at home versus just two on the road, his underlying stats are still top-tier. He’s averaging 0.38 goals per 90 minutes and has 12 goal involvements when you count his assists.
His Non-Penalty xG of 0.35 per 90 puts him in the top 88% of the league, showing he’s a constant danger even when he isn’t scoring. Even though he’s under contract in Madrid until 2030, the forward made it clear he hasn’t closed the door on playing for Liverpool down the road. (Stats via Footy Stats)
Do Liverpool or the Metropolitano need him more?
Right now, Liverpool need a versatile forward of his quality more than Atletico do. While the Spanish side see him as a key building block, the Reds are losing legendary production from their front line and don’t have a natural, high-pressing replacement with his kind of football IQ. Since he’s already gone public with his soft spot for the club, a move in 2026 feels like a when rather than an if.
His long contract is a big obstacle, but the money freed up by departing high-earners gives Liverpool the bankroll for this kind of massive signing. If Álvarez keeps flirting with a future on Merseyside, Atletico might eventually find a massive offer too hard to turn down next year.
