Barcelona have given Atlético Madrid a deadline of July 31 to accept their offer to sign Argentina striker Julián Álvarez, while Manchester City midfielder Rodri wants to join Real Madrid. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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Argentina striker Julián Álvarez is in demand this summer. Carl Recine/Getty Images - Barcelona have set a deadline of July 31 for Atlético Madrid to accept their offer to sign Argentina striker Julián Álvarez before they move on to other targets. Marca reports that Barca have made it clear that their offers for Álvarez, which have reached €100 million so far, won't be unlimited. Atlético president Enrique Cerezo has firmly declared that the club will not transfer Álvarez, despite interest from Real Madrid (who saw a €150 million bid rejected) and Barcelona, and even with the 26-year-old admitting he would like to leave. Álvarez will feature for Argentina against Spain in Sunday's World Cup final, after which there may be a clearer idea about his future.
- Manchester City midfielder Rodri wants to join Real Madrid this summer, as Madrid boss Jose Mourinho remains interested in a move for the 29-year-old after the World Cup ends, according to Radio MARCA. However, The Athletic reports that Madrid have no intention of signing him. Elsewhere, Mundo Deportivo says that Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck won't be joining Madrid this summer as a clause in his contract that would allow him to join for around €50 million has expired, and the Germany international suffered a long-term injury at the World Cup.