Barcelona President Asks Atletico Madrid for Alvarez Transfer, City Denies Possibility of獎

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Barcelona President Asks Atletico Madrid for Alvarez Transfer, City Denies Possibility of獎
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  1. Barcelona president Joan Laporta asked Atletico Madrid to accept their offer for Julian Alvarez on Wednesday; Atleti have responded by saying there is 'zero per cent chance' the Argentina moves to the Camp Nou; Arsenal are also interested in Alvarez

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    Published Atletico Madrid insist there is "0% chance" of selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona after club president Joan Laporta said they remain interested in signing the forward.

  2. Alvarez has been the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer, and after being booed by Atletico supporters on Sunday during their draw with Villarreal, the 26-year-old missed training on Wednesday.

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    Alvarez did not train with his Atletico team-mates on Wednesday, though this was officially put down to a stomach bug and a poor night's sleep rather than anything to do with his future.

  3. "[Barcelona] have harmed us both financially and socially. There is a zero-per-cent chance of selling him to Barcelona - it's not about money, it's about dignity."

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    "They have harmed us economically and socially. There is 0% chance of selling him to Barca.

  4. But sources close to the situation say Alvarez still wants to stay in Spain. For now, Arsenal are sitting back and watching this unfold, as they become more realistic about their chances of signing Alvarez before next week's transfer deadline.

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    Could Arsenal still end up signing Alvarez? Sky Sports News senior reporter Rob Dorsett:

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  1. 01 Sky Sports

    Wednesday 26 August 2026 18:20, UK The noise around Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez refuses to go away - so where are things after a chaotic few days surrounding the in-demand Argentine?

  2. 02 ESPN

    Barcola, Álvarez, Fernández: Who could still move before the transfer window closes? Here are 10 players who either really need to find a solution, or promise to be the subject of intense speculation, ahead of the transfer window slamming shut on Sept. 1.

  3. 03 BBC Sport

    In the video, Laporta said the club had great respect for Atletico but the bid they lodged earlier this summer was still on offer.

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Original Articles (4)

UK 'Zero per cent chance' - Atleti shut down Barca's Alvarez plea amid Arsenal interest — Sky Sports
US Barcola, Álvarez, Fernández: Who could still move before the transfer window closes? — ESPN
UK '0% chance' - Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer row — BBC Sport
UK Cardiff boss Barry-Murphy wants busy end to window — BBC Sport