Barcelona continues pursuit of Julian Alvarez as other targets dismissed

Barcelona is actively trying to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid during this summer's transfer window. The 26-year-old Argentine has become the sole focus for Hansi Flick, with the club previously considering other forwards. However, Atletico Madrid remains firm that Alvarez is not for sale. Meanwhile, Ferran Torres is close to finalizing a move to PSG, increasing Barcelona's urgency to secure a replacement striker. The Catalans face a challenging situation as they seek to negotiate with Atletico before the transfer deadline.

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