Barcelona rules out Alvarez transfer; Liverpool keep Wirtz amid Chelsea interest
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Barcelona has confirmed they will not pursue a transfer for Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid in January 2027. The 24-year-old is assessing offers from Paris St-Germain and Arsenal while considering his future. Meanwhile, Liverpool has announced they will not sell Florian Wirtz to Bayern Munich next January, despite speculation surrounding a possible deal. Chelsea is targeting Alex Scott from Bournemouth and Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace as midfield options, having dropped interest in Lamine Camara. In contract news, Aston Villa plans to extend Emi Buendia’s stay due to his strong form, while Luke Shaw may leave Manchester United when his deal expires next summer.
- •Barcelona rules out signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
- •Liverpool will not allow Florian Wirtz's departure to Bayern Munich.
- •Chelsea targets midfielders Alex Scott and Adam Wharton.
- •Aston Villa seeks to extend Emi Buendia's contract.
- •Luke Shaw's future at Manchester United remains uncertain.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip
- 9:33 PMBBC Sport — Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip
"Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.
"Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 9:34 PMBarcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip
Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.
- BBC SportSep 23, 2026, 9:33 PMBarcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip
Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
EPL•Sep 23, 2026, 10:05 PM“Important for me to be close to my family”: Ex-Man United ace explains decision to rip up contract
EPL•Sep 23, 2026, 9:35 PMManchester United Women work through frustrations with 10-1 League Cup victory
EPL•Sep 23, 2026, 9:35 PMMarcus Rashford makes public appeal for help finding missing family friend in Colombia
EPL•Sep 23, 2026, 8:55 PMBarcelona star admits Real Madrid ‘made my decision difficult’ this summer
EPL•Sep 23, 2026, 8:40 PMArsenal star misses training after reporting for international duty
EPL•Sep 23, 2026, 8:35 PMBroken promises, bad choices: how INEOS have failed Man United since taking charge