Barcelona pursues Julian Alvarez amid attacking reshuffle

Barcelona is intensifying its efforts to sign Julian Alvarez with the transfer window closing in over a month. The club is in need of a new centre forward following Robert Lewandowski's departure and the potential exit of Ferran Torres. While Atletico Madrid remains resistant to selling Alvarez, reports suggest he is growing discontented and may facilitate a move. Barcelona has already made a €100 million offer but has not progressed further as Atletico insists it will not negotiate. Hansi Flick is reportedly satisfied with other signings but still views Alvarez as an ideal addition to the squad.

• 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona will try everything possible to sign top attacking target as they wait for another nudge