Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Julian Alvarez
Wednesday
Barcelona have parked their attempt to sign Julian Alvarez and are now exploring alternative centre-forwards before the transfer window closes. Atletico Madrid’s refusal to sell has left the Catalan club accepting that a deal is unlikely this month.
Barcelona had already seen an offer of around €100m rejected despite Alvarez publicly expressing a desire to move. Hansi Flick still wants a number nine, so sporting director Deco is assessing other options while leaving open a possible future return.