Last week, the rumours linking River Plate star Julian Alvarez to a Manchester United move had ups and downs.
It was first claimed the Red Devils held a meeting and were close on triggering his release clause, before reports emerged that they had given up on the deal.
Even though the updates on this chase went a little quiet, clubs from Italy continue to be focused on signing the Argentine striker, and that’s where interesting information is coming from today.
Quoted by Fiorentina News, transfer market intermediary Lorenzo De Santis spoke to Lady Radio and talked about La Viola’s transfer business.
Speaking of Alvarez, he brought a few details on what may have happened between Manchester United and the player.
“There seemed to be a situation well underway with Manchester United, but in the end the Red Devils were unable to close the deal because they are unable to sell players,” said De Santis.
“The situation hasn’t changed much, there are several teams interested but River Plate’s request is always the payment of the release clause. Perhaps in the last days of the market the Argentines could make a discount: in the end, Alvarez could also stay in Argentina and then leave in the summer. We need a good project, not just an important offer to the player. “
Julian Alvarez is protected by a release clause worth €20m, and the Argentine media had already claimed they’d only spend that much in case they got rid of Anthony Martial in January.
While the Red Devils don’t move, Serie A sides are still hopeful of lining up a cheaper deal with River Plate.
