Overview
- Barcelona sporting director Deco said no negotiations have taken place for Julián Álvarez and stressed this is not the time to pursue transfers.
- Deco noted the club’s focus on current competitions, confirming Frenkie de Jong faces roughly a month out with injury.
- Spanish reports indicate Atlético aim to keep Álvarez under a long-term deal, with accounts differing on whether it runs to 2029 or 2030.
- Any move would require a massive outlay, with UK reporting citing a valuation in the region of £167m.
- With interest from Barcelona and Arsenal still reported, both Atlético and Barcelona are also monitoring Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush as a potential option.