Barcelona is keen to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez to strengthen its attacking line and fill the void left by the departures of Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski last season.
Alvarez has publicly expressed his desire to join Barcelona and has been absent from Atletico Madrid's matches, as he wishes to complete his transfer to the Blaugrana.
Press reports indicated tension in the relationship between Diego Simeone and Julian Alvarez, who received insults from Atletico Madrid fans despite not being called up during the 2-0 win against Malaga in the first round of La Liga.
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According to the "BarcaTimes" network, Atletico Madrid fans hung banners outside the club's training center this morning bearing the phrase: "Leave, Julian."
According to the Spanish program "El Larguero," Barcelona has sent a message to Julian Alvarez, at a time when his club does not want to sell the Argentine to the Catalan club.
Barcelona's message to Julian Alvarez read as follows: "If Atletico Madrid changes its position and shows its willingness to negotiate, the club will be ready to discuss completing the deal. We are still waiting."
Barcelona does not want to impose a certain reality and wants to keep the door open, awaiting the coming days to see if they will bring any changes regarding the Argentine's future, and if he will take any step to break the current stalemate, but Barcelona will not incite the player to rebel against Atletico Madrid.
In addition to its desire to sign Julian Alvarez, Barcelona has not ruled out investing its funds in signing a young defender or a loan option, or spending a significant amount if it does not complete the striker deal for a high fee.