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Barcelona transfer window: Alvarez chase stalls

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By early August 2026 Barcelona’s ~~bid for~~ pursuit of Argentine striker Julián Álvarez remains dead‑locked. Atlético Madrid has ~~formally complained to FIFA,~~ lodged a formal FIFA complaint, accusing Barça of tapping‑up the player, and has rejected a €100 million offer against the striker’s €500 million release clause. ~~Coach Hansi Flick downplayed the saga, saying he does not “dream” about the move.~~ The dispute could expose both clubs to sanctions. With ~~the primary target~~ Álvarez out of reach, Barcelona ~~continue to monitor~~ are weighing alternatives. Benfica’s Greek forward Vangelis Pavlidis of stays on the shortlist, though Benfica ~~is listed as a plan B, but his club would~~ says only ~~release him for~~ an “irresistible” ~~fee estimated at~~ €40‑45 ~~million. Moroccan~~ million fee would release him. Girona midfielder Azzedine ~~Ounahi, now at Girona, is also on the shortlist~~ Ounahi remains a candidate to cover Frenkie de Jong’s long‑term knee injury. ~~The club~~ Additionally, 18‑year‑old Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim has ~~already completed~~ impressed in pre‑season and is now being considered as a possible solution. Coach Hansi Flick continues to downplay the ~~signings of forwards~~ saga, stating he does not “dream” about signing Álvarez and that the focus remains on the current squad, which already includes recent arrivals Karim Adeyemi and Jesse ~~Bisiwu, while the pursuit of Álvarez remains its top priority.~~ Bisiwu.

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