Barcelona pursues Julian Alvarez amid Arsenal interest

Barcelona continues its efforts to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, despite Arsenal also targeting the striker. The club’s president, Joan Laporta, confirmed their current bid of over £100m remains valid, with a potential increase after the World Cup. Atletico Madrid, however, is not inclined to sell following a public disagreement and a rejected £130m bid from Real Madrid. Alvarez is expected to discuss his future with Atletico after returning from international duty, as Barcelona assesses their options in light of Atletico's position.