Internal debate at Barcelona as Julian Alvarez offer will not remain open indefinitely

Internal debate at Barcelona as Julian Alvarez offer will not remain open indefinitely Following Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin’s emphatic rejection of any possibility of negotiating Julian Alvarez’s transfer, FC Barcelona have maintained a cautious silence while waiting for another move from the Argentine striker that could help break the deadlock. Barça president Joan Laporta has already warned that “one day we will say that the offer is no longer valid” and also stated that “a big club cannot afford to have players who are unhappy.” The message is clear. Barcelona acknowledge their need to sign a new centre-forward, but they also believe Atletico face a problem of their own. Growing Internal Debate Amidst all this, SPORT reports that there is an internal debate brewing within Barcelona over their pursuit of Alvarez. Since Gil Marin’s explosive interview, the Blaugrana have been waiting to see whether the Argentine will once again publicly express his desire for Atleti to negotiate with the Catalan club. Atletico remain firm. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) That possibility is becoming increasingly important. Laporta’s warning was not made lightly, and there are now voices within the club who believe that if there is no movement in the near future, it will be time to activate alternative plans for replacing Robert Lewandowski. Some members of the club even favour making greater use of the attacking reinforcements already secured, Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, while deploying Lamine Yamal as a false nine. Ferran Torres situation adds another layer One factor complicating that idea is the uncertain future of Ferran Torres, who is in the final yaer of his contract. If the Spanish forward leaves the club, with Paris Saint-Germain currently leading the race for his signature, Barcelona would be left significantly short of natural attacking options through the middle. In that scenario, signing a recognised centre-forward would become even more important, with Alvarez remaining the preferred candidate. Why Barcelona continue to prioritise Alvarez Those arguing in favour of maintaining Barcelona’s pursuit point not only to Alvarez’s proven quality and the scouting reports that place him at the top of the club’s shortlist, but also to the player’s willingness to join. Still a priority for Barcelona. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) The Argentine has previously spoken about supporting Barcelona as a child and repeated his admiration for the club publicly during the 2026 World Cup. There is also a belief that there is still sufficient time left in the transfer window. Some at Barcelona feel Atletico may have lost one of their strongest negotiating positions if Arsenal, who have shown interest in the Argentine, decide to make a serious move for Vinicius Jr. Financial limit remains unchanged Despite the growing internal debate, Barcelona’s most likely course of action remains to continue pursuing Alvarez in the belief that he will make another attempt to push Atletico towards negotiations. However, one aspect of the club’s position is non-negotiable. Barcelona have established a maximum financial limit for any deal involving Alvarez and have no intention of exceeding it, regardless of how the situation develops over the coming weeks.