The transfer market just went nuclear. Diego Simeone has confirmed Liverpool’s approach for Julián Álvarez — and while the Argentine forward is reportedly open to the move, Simeone has declared all-out war to keep him.
> “Yes, Liverpool wants him. Contact has been made, and he’s open to joining,” Simeone admitted. “But they won’t get him easily. If they want him, they’ll have to pay big. I don’t care if he hands in a transfer request — I’ll kill the deal and let him rot if I have to. He’s worth far more than Ekitike, and I won’t let him go for less than his true value.”
The sheer bluntness of Simeone’s stance has stunned the football world. Liverpool fans dreaming of Álvarez in red now face a harsh reality — it will take an astronomical bid and a battle of wills to get their man.
Known for his uncompromising nature, Simeone made it clear he won’t be swayed by player power or Premier League money. His ultimatum: meet the valuation or forget the deal, no matter how unhappy Álvarez becomes.
For Liverpool, the stakes are massive. Arne Slot views Álvarez as the final piece of his attacking puzzle — a relentless, versatile forward who could redefine their front line. But what started as a routine transfer chase has morphed into a public standoff.
Neither side is blinking. Simeone’s message is chilling: Liverpool will have to fight, claw, and pay through the nose if they want to win this battle.
