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Barcelona may not pursue striker if Julian Alvarez deal fails

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:05 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Barcelona may not pursue striker if Julian Alvarez deal fails

Summary

Barcelona is facing challenges in the summer transfer window as they have only signed Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi so far. The club's primary target for a center-forward, Julian Alvarez, remains unreachable due to Atletico Madrid's refusal to negotiate. If Alvarez does not arrive, Barcelona may opt for internal solutions, with limited options, including Ferran Torres and promising talent Hamza Abdelkarim. The situation leaves the club at a crossroads as they assess their striker options ahead of the season.

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Status Watch

•Barcelona has signed Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi this summer.
•Julian Alvarez is the club's primary target for a center-forward.
•Atletico Madrid continues to refuse negotiations for Alvarez.
•Limited options available if Alvarez does not join, including Ferran Torres.
•Hamza Abdelkarim shows strong potential during pre-season.

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12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona may not sign any striker if Plan A fails

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Barcelona’s summer transfer window began with the quick completion of Anthony Gordon’s signing, but there has not been much progress since then.The club did manage to finish one more recruitment i...
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