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Barcelona may end transfer window without new striker amid Alvarez pursuit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:26 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Barcelona may end transfer window without new striker amid Alvarez pursuit

Summary

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick stated that the club might not sign a striker before the transfer window closes if their bid for Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid fails. With Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres departing this summer, Barcelona currently has only Hamza Abdelkarim as a recognized forward. Flick remains optimistic about his squad, highlighting the quality of recent signings. The team is set to face Athletic Bilbao on Thursday, and new arrival Rodri is expected to make his debut as a substitute, pairing with Pedro in midfield.

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By the Numbers

•Flick says no striker signing is likely if Alvarez deal fails.
•Barca have only Hamza Abdelkarim as a recognized forward.
•Rodri expected to debut against Athletic Bilbao.
•Barcelona beat Elche 5-0 in their season opener.

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11:26 AMYahoo Sports — Flick says Barca may go without striker as Atletico resist Alvarez sale

What they're saying

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated Wednesday the club may end the summer transfer window without signing a new striker if they fail in their bid to lure Argentinian star Julian Alvarez from rivals Atletico Madrid.Strikers Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres left Camp Nou in the summer, while Barca signed wingers Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.
— Yahoo Sports

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