‘We have alternatives’ – Joan Laporta offers Julian Alvarez to Barcelona transfer update

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SANT ESTEVE SESROVIRES, SPAIN - MAY 22: Joan Laporta, President-elect of FC Barcelona attends his press during the Koeman Cup by Fundation Sportium golf tournament at Club de Golf Barcelona on May 22, 2026 in Sant Esteve Sesrovires, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club do have alternatives to Julian Alvarez in mind after being quizzed once again on the club’s hopes of landing the Atletico Madrid forward.

The Catalans have made an offer for Alvarez but Atletico continue to insist he’s not for sale. Laporta says a decision will need to make shortly and that the club do have other players in mind.

“We have made a very significant offer; if they are willing to accept it, fantastic, but it won’t be unlimited. We have to make a decision. Whether we maintain the offer or not depends on how these last two weeks of July unfold,” he told SER.

“The player has spoken out, and that’s why the issue is still open. It’s clear that the player wants a change of scenery, and we are prepared to welcome him. We’ll see how it all unfolds.

“Deco is doing a great job. He’s brought in Adeyemi, whom we’ll sign next week . He’s working very efficiently and discreetly, as it should be done. Obviously, if the Julián deal falls through, we have alternatives.”

The Alvarez saga has dominated the headlines throughout the summer but there may be an end in sight with the World Cup set to finish this weekend.

Barcelona are expected to make one last push for Alvarez, but if that fails it’s looks like it might be time to move to other targets.

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