Manchester City star Julian Alvarez unhappy with lack of game time; Atletico Madrid and PSG want the winner of the World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain have made an inquiry to Manchester City over the availability of Julian Alvarez, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano.

The French giants are expected to be active in the transfer market this summer following the departure of star striker Kylian Mbappe. While PSG have been linked with other strikers including Maghnes Akliouche, Rayan Cherki and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, their interest in Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has cooled. As their search continues, they have turned their attention to Manchester City’s Alvarez.

The 24-year-old Argentina international has expressed his displeasure at limited playing time at Manchester City. Alvarez, who has been a key figure for both club and country, is unhappy with his role under Pep Guardiola, which has led to increased interest from several top clubs, including Atletico Madrid and now PSG.

Adding to the complexity of his situation, Alvarez had a dispute with Guardiola over his desire to participate in the upcoming Paris Olympics. Football events at the Olympic Games will take place from July 24 to August 10, 2024.

Alvarez is looking forward to representing Argentina in Paris in addition to defending his Copa America crown with the United States this summer.

Could a shock move to Manchester City be on the cards?

Reliable journalist Gaston Edul reported that Alvarez had private talks with Guardiola, arguing that his lack of playing time at City justified his request to take part in the Olympics.

Despite his limited appearances, Alvarez had an impressive 2023/24 season. He has scored 23 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions for both club and country. This level of performance has not gone unnoticed, with Atletico Madrid making a concrete approach for the player.

Diego Simeone’s side are reportedly willing to offer Alvarez a regular starting spot at Marca, which he struggled to secure at Manchester City due to the presence of Erling Haaland.