Barcelona aims for final summer signing of Julian Alvarez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Barcelona is in a pivotal transfer period, having secured Rodri from Manchester City for up to €76.5 million and bringing Joao Cancelo back on a permanent deal. Despite the positive momentum following a 5-0 victory over Elche, the club is actively pursuing Julian Alvarez as a top target for the striker position. Although negotiations with Atletico Madrid seem stalled, Barcelona remains hopeful of a late-window breakthrough. Deco has indicated the club's intention to strengthen before the transfer window closes.
- •Barcelona has signed Rodri and Joao Cancelo this summer.
- •Rodri's fee could rise to €76.5 million.
- •Barcelona seeks Julian Alvarez as a top striker target.
- •Negotiations with Atletico Madrid for Alvarez are currently unclear.
- •Deco mentioned potential squad improvements before the window closes.
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Journalist: Barcelona could make one final major signing
"Barcelona Transfers: Rodri Arrival, Julian Alvarez Hope and Alejandro Balde Drama Define Crucial WeekBarcelona have had one of those weeks that make a fan sit up a bit straighter. There is a sense of ...
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