Barcelona set July 31 deadline in Julian Alvarez Pursuit – report

Barcelona set July 31 deadline in Julian Alvarez Pursuit – report With the FIFA World Cup coming to an end, FC Barcelona are entering the decisive stage of their pursuit of Julian Alvarez. According to MARCA , the La Liga champions have set July 31 as the deadline to complete the transfer before turning their attention to alternative targets. Atletico Madrid remain firm Barcelona’s hopes of signing Alvarez continue to be complicated by Atletico Madrid’s unwavering stance. Club CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has repeatedly insisted that the Argentine striker is not for sale, regardless of the size of any offer. As stated emphatically by the club executive , offers of €100 million, €150 million, or even €200 million would not be enough to change Atleti’s decision. Waiting on the player Barcelona increasingly believe that signing the Argentine striker will only become possible if the player himself takes a stronger position regarding his future. Atletico refuse to sell Alvarez. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Although Alvarez has publicly stated that a transfer would be the best solution for everyone, his recent comments have been more measured than before. Inside the club, there is a growing feeling that without significant pressure from the player, Atlético will not enter negotiations. July 31 the cut-off Barcelona have no intention of allowing the saga to continue throughout the entire transfer window. Club president Joan Laporta has already made it clear that the club’s offer “is not unlimited,” and the end of July has effectively become the deadline. If there is no realistic prospect of completing the deal by July 31, the Blaugrana plan to withdraw their interest and activate their alternative plans. Searching for alternatives Should the move collapse, sporting director Deco and head coach Hansi Flick are expected to pursue another high-level centre-forward. Recruiting another top striker remains the preferred solution, with alternatives like Eli Junior Kroupi and Benjamin Sesko, among others on the radar. If no suitable signing is available, Barcelona could instead rely on players already within the squad. Dani Olmo could be an option. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) One option would be to use Dani Olmo as a false nine, a role he has successfully performed for both Barcelona and Spain. Ferran Torres could also occupy the position, although his own future remains uncertain amid continued transfer speculation. Could Lamine play centrally? Another tactical possibility involves Lamine Yamal. The teenager occasionally operated through the middle last season, and there is growing belief that his long-term development may eventually see him move into a more central attacking role, similar to the evolution Lionel Messi experienced earlier in his career. Even so, Barcelona’s priority remains unchanged. The club still hope to add a specialist striker before the new season begins, but if Alvarez cannot be secured before the end of July, attention will quickly shift elsewhere.