Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes, club president Joan Laporta said Wednesday, but Atletico Madrid continue to resist attempts to prise away the Argentina…

The Argentina forward had been thought to prefer a switch to Barcelona, but tension between the Spanish clubs could alter things ahead of next week’s deadline

Atletico Madrid has instantly responded to comments made by FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta by saying there is "0% chance" of selling Julian Alvarez to the Catalans.