According to the journalist, Harry Kane is now viewed as a realistic and attainable target, thanks to a €65 million release clause that the club sees as more than fair in today’s inflated transfer market. In fact, given the skyrocketing prices for elite forwards, the club believes that fee represents significant value for a player of Kane’s pedigree.
Inside the boardroom, there is huge admiration for Kane’s all-round qualities — not only his instinctive, world-class finishing, but also his intelligence in deeper areas. His ability to drop into midfield, link play, and dictate attacking sequences makes him a uniquely complete striker. The feeling is that Kane would deliver instant results, providing the kind of immediate, high-level impact that could transform the team’s short-term competitiveness.
At the same time, Julián Álvarez’s name continues to generate excitement, both among fans and within the club structure. His versatility, energy, and ability to operate across multiple attacking roles make him an appealing long-term option. He is widely admired internally and seen as a player with enormous upside.
However, Atlético Madrid have made their stance absolutely clear: Álvarez is not for sale under any circumstances. Their refusal to even entertain negotiations effectively removes him from the shortlist.
As a result, the club is expected to pivot decisively toward Harry Kane, who remains the only top-level option both available and capable of guaranteeing goals immediately. While Álvarez is admired, there is also internal recognition that he does not possess Kane’s ruthless, goal-scoring instinct, making the English striker the superior choice for the role the club is trying to fill.
