Barcelona pursues Julián Álvarez amid urgent roster needs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, has traveled to Madrid to negotiate with Julián Álvarez's agent. The club is looking for a forward as reliance on aging players continues. With ongoing financial instability, Barcelona's pursuit has raised concerns about their leverage in the transfer market. Alternatives like Anthony Gordon and Victor Osimhen have been mentioned, but Álvarez remains the focus. The transfer window closes in a month, adding pressure for a resolution.
- •Deco meets with Julián Álvarez's agent in Madrid.
- •Barcelona needs a new forward to support the team.
- •Concerns arise over Barcelona's negotiating power.
- •Alternative players considered include Victor Osimhen.
- •The transfer window closes in one month.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Julián Álvarez gambit leaves Barcelona looking desperate
"The Blaugrana must be careful to not put all of their eggs in one basket
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