Barcelona aims to sign Julián Alvarez from Atlético Madrid amid difficulties
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
FC Barcelona remains determined to sign Julián Alvarez from Atlético Madrid as they approach the preseason. The club acknowledges the challenges they face but believes Alvarez will express a desire to leave while reporting back on August 10th. Despite this, Atlético can still refuse a transfer, complicating matters for all involved. Barcelona's pursuit hinges on Alvarez being their top choice and the high costs of alternative options. If the deal does not progress, they may find themselves searching for a striker amid personnel changes.
- •Barcelona is monitoring Julián Alvarez's situation closely.
- •Alvarez is expected to report for Atlético’s preseason on August 10th.
- •Barcelona may need a plan B if they cannot secure Alvarez.
- •The delay poses risks for Barcelona, Atlético, and Alvarez.
- •Ferran Torres' potential sale complicates Barcelona's striker situation.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Julian Alvarez plans to speak with Atletico Madrid manager to push for Barcelona transfer
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid reiterate unwavering stance on Barcelona target despite recent push
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Julian Alvarez ready to increase pressure on Atletico Madrid and push for Barcelona move
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Julián Alvarez sends transfer promise to Barcelona
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona expect Julián Alvarez to continue pushing for transfer
"As we near the start of the new season, the Julian Alvarez saga is getting more and more intense, with the player slated to report to camp on August 10.Alvarez, having already decided to leave the clu...
"Barcelona are still giving their all to try to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid this summer transfer window.After a few weeks of the club looking at alternatives in vain, Barça have returned ...
"Barcelona have entered a decisive stage in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez.After weeks of discussions with intermediaries, a €100 million offer from Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid’s repeated refus...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 5:30 PMJulian Alvarez plans to speak with Atletico Madrid manager to push for Barcelona transfer
As we near the start of the new season, the Julian Alvarez saga is getting more and more intense, with the player slated to report to camp on August 10.Alvarez, having already decided to leave the clu...
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 11:25 AMAtletico Madrid reiterate unwavering stance on Barcelona target despite recent push
Barcelona are still giving their all to try to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid this summer transfer window.After a few weeks of the club looking at alternatives in vain, Barça have returned ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 8:10 AMJulian Alvarez ready to increase pressure on Atletico Madrid and push for Barcelona move
Barcelona have entered a decisive stage in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez.After weeks of discussions with intermediaries, a €100 million offer from Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid’s repeated refus...
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 8:45 PMJulián Alvarez sends transfer promise to Barcelona
Atlético Madrid star Julián Alvarez has assured those in a position of power at La Liga rivals Barcelona of his readiness to do whatever it takes to push through a transfer this summer.That’s acc...
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 3:00 AMBarcelona expect Julián Alvarez to continue pushing for transfer
The club still hope the player will help them get a deal done
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