WORLD CUP | Laporta Confirms Barcelona Bid For Julián Álvarez

Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed the club have submitted an official bid for Julián Álvarez to Atletico Madrid, with the offer worth around €100 million and still awaiting a response, according to Yahoo Sports. Laporta said Atletico will decide on the proposal and warned that the bid is “not valid forever.” Barcelona are prepared to explore alternative attacking options if negotiations do not progress, while Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco still want the Argentina international.