Barcelona prioritizes Julian Alvarez ahead of transfer deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Joan Laporta met with Barcelona's sports committee on August 26 to discuss transfer strategies as the window approaches its end. The club emphasized their commitment to signing Julian Alvarez, who is the top target despite Atletico Madrid's resistance to selling. Barcelona's plan is to either secure Alvarez or defer the move until January, rather than settling for an alternative. Additionally, the committee reviewed potential departures, including Marc Casado and Hector Font, while Alejandro Balde's future remains uncertain as he desires to stay at the club.
- •Barcelona identifies Julian Alvarez as the sole target for a new striker.
- •A €100 million bid for Alvarez was previously rejected by Atletico Madrid.
- •Marc Casado and Hector Font are preparing to leave the club.
- •Alejandro Balde's status remains unclear as he wants to stay.
- •Barcelona may revisit Alvarez's signing in January if a deal isn't made.
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — The key points from Joan Laporta’s crucial meeting with Barcelona’s sports committee
"Barcelona are heading into the final week of the transfer window with a clear message emerging from the club’s sporting leadership: Julian Alvarez remains the target, and there is little interest in...
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