Barcelona focuses on striking options amid Alvarez pursuit uncertainty

Barcelona may shift their focus to Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres as they encounter challenges in acquiring Julian Alvarez. As Atletico Madrid remains firm on Alvarez's availability, Gyokeres has emerged as a viable alternative following Ferran Torres’ departure. The club is expected to assess Gyokeres' situation in the coming hours, while maintaining interest in Alvarez. Gyokeres had a mixed first season with Arsenal, scoring 21 goals across all competitions, which has raised questions about his earlier scoring form at Sporting Lisbon.

• 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Major movement expected in coming hours for 21-goal Premier League forward and Barcelona – report