Barcelona Lines Up Five Alternatives for Alvarez as Atletico Refuses Sale
According to AS, Barcelona has prepared five alternative striker targets after Atletico Madrid categorically refused to sell Julian Alvarez, stating no offer amount would change their decision. Barcelona president Laporta confirmed the club's offer remains on the table but will be withdrawn by the end of July if no progress is made. The alternatives include Chelsea's Joao Pedro (24, 20 goals this season), Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal (75 million euro valuation), Bournemouth's 19-year-old Kluivert, Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic who is willing to wait for Barcelona, and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, considered a difficult dream due to Bayern's refusal to sell and Kane's lack of desire to leave. Barcelona's sports management and coach Flick want a versatile forward who can replace Robert Lewandowski and handle pressure, not just a pure finisher. The club will activate Plan B by the end of July if the Alvarez situation remains unchanged.
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