Julian Alvarez latest: Barcelona extend deadline, won’t sign a ‘stopgap

MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 23: Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid before the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Atletico de Madrid and Villarreal CF at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on August 23, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Barcelona’s hopes of signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid seem to be dwindling as we head towards the close of the transfer window but it seems the club haven’t given up hope entirely.