Barcelona targets Viktor Gyökeres as Julián Álvarez transfer stalls

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FC Barcelona is actively pursuing new attacking reinforcements following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. The club's primary target remains Julián Álvarez of Atlético Madrid, though negotiations have reached a stalemate due to Atlético's firm stance and Álvarez's €500 million release clause. A decisive meeting between Álvarez and Atlético CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín is expected to determine if a transfer can be unblocked.

As a contingency plan, Barcelona has identified Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres as a major alternative. The 28-year-old Swedish international, who scored 21 goals last season, has seen his starting position at Arsenal challenged by Kai Havertz. Barcelona is reportedly preparing to explore Gyökeres' availability in the coming hours. Other potential targets mentioned include Lautaro Martínez and Victor Osimhen, though the club's current salary constraints and the high valuations of these players present significant hurdles.

Entities

Arsenal FC · Atlético Madrid · Atlético de Madrid · Barcelona · Diego Simeone · FC Barcelona · Hansi Flick · Julian Álvarez · Miguel Ángel Gil Marín · Viktor Gyökeres

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Viktor Gyokeres scored 21 goals across all competitions during his first season with Arsenal. arsenalnews.co.uk · www.tportal.hr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Arsenal supporters have suggested Riccardo Calafiori should play as a striker following his performance in training.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The transfer of Ferran Torres to PSG was valued at approximately 50 million euros. www.tportal.hr
[DISPUTED] Ferran Torres has departed Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain. arsenalnews.co.uk · www.tportal.hr
[● 2 SOURCES] Barcelona is expected to make a move for Viktor Gyokeres in the coming hours. arsenalnews.co.uk · www.tportal.hr
[● 2 SOURCES] Arsenal signed Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP for an overall package of approximately 64 million pounds. arsenalnews.co.uk · www.tportal.hr

Sources

Barcelona acelera por un goleador: Julián Álvarez sigue primero y aparece Viktor Gyökeres [www.cronica.com.ar]

9 days ago

Barcelona dá ultimato sobre Álvarez e pode buscar 'Plano B' | Esporte | O Dia [odia.ig.com.br]

9 days ago

Usai Resmi Lepas Ferran Torres ke PSG, Barcelona Incar Penyerang Arsenal Viktor Gyokeres - Republika Online [news.republika.co.id]

9 days ago

El Barça activa la vía Osimhen mientras Julián Álvarez sigue bloqueado [www.elgoldigital.com]

10 days ago

Barcelona preparing move for Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres - ArsenalNews. co. uk [arsenalnews.co.uk]

10 days ago

Thierry Henry's past comments suggest £60m target would be more of a killer than Viktor Gyokeres [www.arsenalinsider.com]

12 days ago

FC Barcelona chce napastnika Arsenalu! Ma zastąpić wielką gwiazdę | Sport1. pl [sport1.pl]

9 days ago

Viktor Gyokeres offered Arsenal escape route after worrying summer form: report [www.fourfourtwo.com]

9 days ago

Julián Alvarez, una semana en el Atlético y no ha cambiado casi nada [www.mundodeportivo.com]

9 days ago

Barcelona in surprise link with Arsenal star - Get Spanish Football News [getfootballnewsspain.com]

9 days ago

Barça: meeting in progress with the Alvarez clan! [frenchfootballweekly.com]

9 days ago

FC Barcelona tantea a Viktor Gyokeres y prepara una nueva ofensiva [futbolete.com]

10 days ago

Julian Alvarez Reiterates Atletico Exit in Simeone Talks | Athletistic [athletistic.com]

10 days ago

Barça - Atlético : semaine décisive pour Julian Alvarez [www.sport.fr]

9 days ago

Flick quiere más: pide otro fichaje al Barcelona | Excélsior [www.excelsior.com.mx]

9 days ago

Viktor Gyokeres emerges as surprise Barcelona target [sixsports.in]

9 days ago

Gyokeres au Barça ? Le transfert que personne n'attendait [www.football365.fr]

10 days ago

Julian Alvarez entourage inform Barcelona of key next step in transfer talks [barcauniversal.com]

10 days ago

Barcelona ide po zvijedu Arsenala: Arteta je prije dva tjedna rekao samo dvije riječi [www.tportal.hr]

10 days ago