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Barca & Atleti set for Monaco showdown as Alvarez transfer war turns TOXIC

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are preparing for a frostier-than-usual encounter in Monaco for the Champions League draw following a public spat over Julian Alvarez. Relationships between the two Spanish heavyweights have hit a new low after Joan Laporta’s public pursuit of the Argentine forward met a blistering response from the capital club.

Brilliant Bouaddi won't fix all of Man City's many issues

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Laporta confirms Barca interest in Alvarez

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has publicly confirmed that the Catalan giants remain firmly in the hunt for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. Despite heavy competition from the Premier League and tension between the two Spanish clubs, the Blaugrana are refusing to give up on their primary attacking target.

Alvarez IGNORES Arteta's call as Atletico star pushes for Barca move

Julian Alvarez has reportedly ignored a phone call from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as he looks to avoid a return to the Premier League. Atletico Madrid are eager to sell the unhappy striker to fund new signings, but Barcelona are waiting patiently for a domestic deal to materialise.

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'Shut up, Idiot' - Alvarez slammed over Atletico Madrid transfer saga

Julian Alvarez finds himself at the centre of a heated storm in the Spanish capital after his public attempts to engineer a move away from Atletico Madrid backfired spectacularly. The Argentine forward, once a fan favourite, is now facing heavy criticism for his conduct while Premier League heavyweights Arsenal watch the situation with interest.

‘Classic agent play’ - Why Vinicius Jr to Arsenal was never on

Vinicius Junior’s links to Arsenal were “classic agent play”, Premier League legend Gareth Barry has told GOAL, with there never much chance of the Brazilian superstar leaving Real Madrid for Emirates Stadium. After generating shock transfer rumours, the South American forward eventually committed to a new contract in Spain - with the Gunners exploring alternative options.

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