Barcelona forward target still pushing for Camp Nou switch despite pressure from current club

Barcelona forward target still pushing for Camp Nou switch despite pressure from current club Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez continues to gather momentum, with the Argentine maintaining his desire to leave Atletico Madrid despite growing pressure from within the club to reverse his decision. According to Mundo Deportivo , Alvarez has not changed his stance after informing Atletico Madrid of his intention to leave this summer, with Barcelona still considered his preferred destination. The Catalan club view the Argentina international as their priority attacking target following the departure of Robert Lewandowski and remain keen on bringing the forward to Spotify Camp Nou. Alvarez refuses to change his position Alvarez’s desire to join Barcelona has become one of the biggest talking points of the transfer window, particularly after the striker publicly admitted his intention to seek a move away from Atletico Madrid. Alvarez wants to join Barcelona. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) The report states that Atletico Madrid initially reacted angrily after learning about the player’s decision.  However, that approach later softened as club officials attempted to convince Alvarez to reconsider his position. In fact, it is said that members of the Atletico Madrid board, figures from the sporting department and even players inside Diego Simeone’s dressing room have encouraged Alvarez to remain in the Spanish capital and abandon his plans of joining Barcelona. Despite those conversations, however, the Argentine forward remains firm in his decision because he had already informed Atletico Madrid of his intentions back in February and has since rejected opportunities elsewhere in Europe. Barcelona will fact act in haste Atletico Madrid are trying to prevent a Barcelona move. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Barcelona see Alvarez as an ideal addition to Hansi Flick’s project due to his age profile, versatility and ability to operate across the frontline, even though Atletico Madrid’s position continues to hinder the deal. Club executives have reiterated that the 26-year-old forward is a fundamental piece of the project and have stressed that selling one of their most important players to a direct La Liga rival would be extremely difficult. Even so, the player appears unwilling to take a step back from his decision to choose Barcelona over other suitors.