Julián Alvarez could wind up being the headline transfer of the summer window, now that Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has confirmed there is genuine interest in the striker. Alvarez has been the subject of much speculation for months, off the back of his 29-goal debut season for Atlético in 2024–25. Los Rojiblancos had paid $111.2 million (€95 million) to Manchester City, representing a huge investment in the Argentina international. His goal tally in La Liga has been reduced this season, but Alvarez has scored 10 times—with a further four assists—in the Champions League alone as Atlético target a first final since 2016. In the next couple of months, he’s also expected to start for his country at the 2026 World Cup. Argentine compatriot Simeone admitted in the buildup to this week’s clash with Arsenal in Madrid that multiple clubs are tracking Alvarez, making it more than just your average speculation. “I’m not in Julián Alvarez’s head. I suppose that’s just normal,” the manager told reporters.…