Barcelona has publicly expressed interest in signing 26-year-old Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid, including a reported €100 million offer and statements from president Joan Laporta on Wednesday. Atlético Madrid has stated there is zero chance of selling the player, who joined on a six-year contract in 2024. Álvarez missed training on Wednesday due to reported illness and was booed during a recent match; Arsenal has also shown interest.