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Barcelona seeks Julián Alvarez transfer amid ongoing negotiations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Barcelona seeks Julián Alvarez transfer amid ongoing negotiations

Summary

Barcelona is waiting for a decisive gesture from Atlético Madrid's Julián Alvarez as they aim to secure his transfer. The La Liga champions have targeted Alvarez to fill the void left by Robert Lewandowski. Despite Alvarez expressing a desire to move to Spotify Camp Nou, Atlético has maintained that he is not for sale. Barcelona believes a public plea from Alvarez could facilitate the transfer before the window closes. Key reports suggest that such a gesture from Alvarez is viewed as crucial for negotiations to progress.

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Key Details

•Barcelona is pursuing Julián Alvarez from Atlético Madrid this summer.
•Alvarez is considered a key target to replace Robert Lewandowski.
•Atlético Madrid insists Alvarez is not for sale.
•Alvarez has expressed interest in joining Barcelona while on international duty.
•Barcelona hopes for a public request from Alvarez to facilitate negotiations.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona waiting for Julián Alvarez ‘gesture’

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La Liga champions Barcelona are awaiting a fresh gesture on the part of Atlético Madrid star Julián Alvarez, to push ahead with efforts to bring the Argentine to Catalunya’s capital.This of cour...
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