Barcelona delays approach for Julian Alvarez amid World Cup focus

Barcelona has identified Julian Alvarez as a key summer target but will postpone negotiations until after the World Cup. Complications arise as Atletico Madrid is reluctant to sell the Argentine striker to a direct La Liga rival, despite Alvarez's public remarks favoring a transfer. Barcelona aims for clarity on his situation before preseason training begins, with first-team members due back on July 13. The club is adopting a cautious strategy, choosing not to intensify talks while Alvarez competes at the World Cup.

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