Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez still has his heart set on joining Barcelona, who could also still make an attempt to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
TRENDING RUMORS
- Julián Álvarez has informed both Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain that his priority is to join Barcelona this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Argentina international is said to have made his preference clear through his representatives, who are now focused on securing a move to the Camp Nou despite strong interest from elsewhere in Europe. Arsenal and PSG had both explored potential deals and remained hopeful of landing the Atlético Madrid forward, but Álvarez's desire to join Barça has reportedly complicated their plans. Atlético remain reluctant to let him go to a direct LaLiga rival, however, and went on the offensive by accusing Barça of a "relentless smear campaign" and mocking their pursuit of Álvarez in a series of social media posts.
- Barcelona have devised a plan to try and sign winger Marcus Rashford this summer despite already recruiting Anthony Gordon, according to the Daily Mail. England international Rashford is set to return to Manchester United this summer following a successful loan spell at Barça. With Gordon's recent arrival from Newcastle United, it was thought that the Spanish club might not have the resources to sign Rashford permanently as well. However, Barcelona will seemingly attempt to recruit Rashford at the end of the transfer window, once some of their financial restrictions have been lifted.