Barcelona will try again for Julian Alvarez in January despite Gabriel Jesus signing – report

Barcelona will try again for Julian Alvarez in January despite Gabriel Jesus signing – report After months of speculations, FC Barcelona have the arrival of a centre-forward practically wrapped up. The player that will be arriving is Gabriel Jesus, the Brazilian striker from Arsenal, who will move to Barcelona for €10 million plus variables in a rapid operation that has received Hansi Flick’s approval. The 29-year-old centre-forward will sign a contract for two seasons until 2028, with an option for a third. Julian Alvarez still on the agenda However, Gabriel Jesus’ arrival does not mean Barça are abandoning the route they opened several weeks ago with Julian Alvarez. Gabriel Jesus set to join Barcelona. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Barcelona have accepted that signing the Atletico Madrid and Argentina forward is impossible during the final days of this transfer window, but the club have not given up on the player, according to SPORT . At Barça, there is an understanding that Atletico Madrid’s position makes an agreement impossible before the deadline, so the Catalans have opted to postpone their offensive. The intention is to try again in January, when the winter transfer window opens and circumstances could be different. Barça believe that the necessary conditions for an agreement simply do not exist right now. After all, Atletico Madrid’s board of directors backed the decision not to negotiate with Barcelona. CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin went even further , insisting that the club would not negotiate with Barcelona ‘under any circumstances’, before launching a scathing attacking against the La Liga champions. Barcelona not giving up on Alvarez. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Faced with such a hostile situation, Barcelona have decided not to push any harder during the final stretch of the summer window. But giving up for now is very different from abandoning the signing altogether. Alvarez remains a priority target for Barça’s project, and the club intend to keep the door open over the coming months. January becomes the next stage At Barcelona, there’s a belief that four months can significantly change the landscape. Atletico Madrid’s sporting situation, the relationship between Alvarez and the supporters and, above all, the player’s own wishes will be crucial in determining whether there is an opportunity to reopen the case in January. For now, Barça have chosen a pragmatic solution. Gabriel Jesus provides Flick with the centre-forward he needs, while the club preserve the possibility of making another move for their preferred target later.