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Barcelona secures Gabriel Jesus as pursuit of Julian Alvarez continues

6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Barcelona secures Gabriel Jesus as pursuit of Julian Alvarez continues
Summary

Barcelona reached a deal to sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for approximately 10 million euros ahead of the upcoming season. While the arrival of the Brazilian forward addresses immediate attacking needs for manager Hansi Flick, the club remains interested in Julian Alvarez. Atletico Madrid has blocked a transfer for the Argentina international during the current window, but reports indicate Barcelona continues to monitor his status. The club plans to keep tabs on the situation following a strained relationship between the player and his current team supporters. Barcelona may consider a renewed approach for the striker during the January transfer window. Gabriel Jesus is expected to join the squad before the current window closes.

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Status Watch
  • •Barcelona finalized a 10 million euro deal for Gabriel Jesus
  • •Gabriel Jesus will join Hansi Flick's squad for the 2026-27 season
  • •Atletico Madrid continues to block the departure of Julian Alvarez
  • •Barcelona could attempt to sign Julian Alvarez again in January
Latest Updates
  • 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Key reason why Barcelona turned to Gabriel Jesus after missing out on Julian Alvarez
  • 6:06 PMESPN — Why Barcelona turned to Jesus, and why Álvarez could still sign for them
  • 9:42 AMThe Guardian Sport — Barcelona breeze past Rayo but all eyes in Spain remain on Julián Álvarez
  • 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — What Gabriel Jesus’ arrival means for Barcelona’s Julián Alvarez pursuit
  • 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — What does Gabriel Jesus deal mean for Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez pursuit?
What they're saying
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Hansi Flick is very happy to welcome Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona. But Julián Álvarez remains the ultimate prize If Raphinha has any misgivings about playing as a makeshift No 9 for Barcelona, he is doing a good job of hiding it. Julián Álvarez would have been proud of the Brazilian’s two neat finishes that inspired the Spanish champions to a 5-2 victory against Rayo Vallecano on Monday night, 24 hours before the transfer deadline. Lamine Yamal scored two wonderful goals of his own in a performance that reassured everyone he is back to his best. Add Anthony Gordon to the mix – impressive again in his link-up play – and you have a fluid, fearsome front three. Yet after the departures of Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford this summer, there is no doubt Barcelona not only still want a centre-forward but require one – at least one. Hansi Flick was very happy to see Gabriel Jesus, an £8.6m arrival from Arsenal, in the stands. “He’s a top striker,” the coach said. But Atlético Madrid’s Álvarez is the ultimate prize. Continue reading...

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Barcelona had a backup plan ready before their pursuit of Julian Alvarez reached its final stage, and that preparation ultimately led them to Gabriel Jesus.The Brazilian joined Barça from Arsenal for...

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An insight into the impact of Barcelona’s imminent signing of Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus on the club’s long-standing efforts to bring in Julián Alvarez has come to the fore online.This comes amid...

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