Alvarez transfer saga: Atletico blocks Barca bid as rumors swirl

Julian Álvarez has missed training for the third straight day as Atlético de Madrid blocks his move to Barcelona. Atlético’s CEO said Alvarez is “not doing well” and hinted someone is feeding him lies, amid rumors he was promised a Barcelona exit. Alvarez has also hinted he was lied to, while Arsenal and Manchester City are floated as potential suitors. With the transfer window closing soon, Atlético remains reluctant to sell to a rival, leaving Alvarez’s future uncertain.