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Atletico insists Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona as transfer saga intensifies
sports7 hours ago

Atletico insists Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona as transfer saga intensifies

Atletico Madrid have stated there is a 0% chance they will sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, despite Barca's ongoing €100m bid and president Joan Laporta's public comments. The dispute has intensified after Alvarez was booed by Atleti fans and reportedly missed training; Barcelona say the offer remains on the table, Arsenal are watching, and Real Madrid previously bid €150m but were rejected. Sources say Alvarez would prefer to stay in Spain, though earlier comments suggested he was open to a transfer as deadline day looms.

Rodri to Barca Sparks a High-Stakes Transfer Domino
sports9 days ago

Rodri to Barca Sparks a High-Stakes Transfer Domino

Barcelona’s $88.5 million Rodri deal from Manchester City could trigger a market domino effect: Barca must trim wage space by offloading fringe players (Tommy Marques, Marc Casado, Hector Fort) as they push for Julian Alvarez, while City seek midfield reinforcements (Ayyoub Bouaddi) and keep tabs on Enzo Fernandez, potentially unleashing a flurry of moves involving Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Palace in the final days of the window.

Barcelona’s Deadline Day Playbook: Rodri, Alvarez Replacement, Cancelo & La Masia Cash-In
sports11 days ago

Barcelona’s Deadline Day Playbook: Rodri, Alvarez Replacement, Cancelo & La Masia Cash-In

Barcelona, fresh off Ferran Torres’s €50m exit to PSG, are pressing to strengthen before deadline by pursuing Rodri from Manchester City, eyeing Julián Álvarez as a Lewandowski replacement, negotiating a permanent deal for Joao Cancelo, and hoping to cash in on La Masia graduates like Marc Casadó and Héctor Fort, after recent signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.

Adeyemi Arrives as Barça Keep Alvarez Bid in Play
sports1 month ago

Adeyemi Arrives as Barça Keep Alvarez Bid in Play

Barcelona unveiled Karim Adeyemi as their latest signing for about $25m plus $8m in add-ons, signing through 2031 and stressing he can play anywhere in attack, a move driven by coach Hansi Flick. Barça still pursue a world-class No.9 to replace Lewandowski, but Julián Álvarez’s move remains complicated due to Atlético Madrid, prompting the club to consider alternatives like Anthony Gordon, João Pedro, Ferran Torres or Dani Olmo if no elite striker materializes. Adeyemi’s versatility could see him contesting the central role alongside Barça’s wingers under Flick’s plan.

Argentina reach World Cup semi with Alvarez’s extra-time stunner and Embolo red under 'mistaken identity' ruling
sports1 month ago

Argentina reach World Cup semi with Alvarez’s extra-time stunner and Embolo red under 'mistaken identity' ruling

Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to book a semi-final against England, with Julian Alvarez curling in a superb winner in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martinez adding another late goal after Dan Ndoye had equalised earlier; Lionel Messi was quiet but influential late on. The main talking point was Breel Embolo’s red card, awarded following a VAR review that invoked the World Cup’s mistaken-identity rule, overturning a prior yellow and sending Embolo off for what appeared to be a dive.

Álvarez Transfer Dilemma: Barca Dreams, Madrid Ambitions, Atlético’s Arsenal Play
sports2 months ago

Álvarez Transfer Dilemma: Barca Dreams, Madrid Ambitions, Atlético’s Arsenal Play

Rumors link Julián Álvarez with a Barcelona move while Real Madrid remain a possibility. Marca cites that Barcelona won’t pay €150 million and may bid around €120m instead, with interest from PSG and Arsenal also noted. Atlético Madrid reportedly intends to sell Álvarez to Arsenal for €40–60m (plus Viktor Gyökeres) but could keep him if offers don’t meet its terms, complicating the youngster’s next destination as the saga unfolds.

Atletico says Julian Alvarez not for sale as Barcelona mulls larger bid
sports2 months ago

Atletico says Julian Alvarez not for sale as Barcelona mulls larger bid

Atletico Madrid publicly denied reports that Barcelona had offered €100 million for Julian Álvarez, calling it “just another lie” and stating the player is not for sale. Barcelona is rumored to be prepared to raise the bid to about €135 million with add-ons and aims to complete a deal before the World Cup, while Atletico pushes back on the transfer speculation.

"Manchester City dominates Liverpool in Premier League showdown"
sports3 years ago

"Manchester City dominates Liverpool in Premier League showdown"

Manchester City came from behind to beat Liverpool 4-1 in the Premier League, with goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, and Jack Grealish. Julian Alvarez, who replaced the injured Erling Haaland, played a key role in all three goals. Grealish impressed with his tactical discipline and defensive work rate, as well as his attacking contributions. Liverpool's defensive errors and lack of squad depth were exposed, highlighting the need for signings in the summer.