Barcelona considers striker options as July transfer window closes

As of July 26, 2026, Barcelona remains interested in Julian Alvarez but has not submitted a higher bid than €100 million. Atletico Madrid's stance is clear: they do not wish to sell the forward despite Alvarez's desire to leave. Barcelona President Joan Laporta stated that the club has alternatives in attack, including Karim Adeyemi, Anthony Gordon, Ferran Torres, Raphinha, and youngster Hamza Abdelkarim. The club appears relaxed about their attacking options as the summer transfer window nears its close.

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