What happened. Barcelona sporting director Deco met with Julián Álvarez's agent in Madrid to keep the transfer alive, but Atlético remain unwilling to sell.

Direct club-to-club communication has broken down.
Álvarez made a transfer request six weeks ago.
Barcelona prepared to improve their €100m offer if Atlético engage.

“Hansi Flick reiterated on Monday that he would like Barcelona to sign a striker and expressed complete confidence in Deco.”
— Hansi Flick

Barcelona will keep close contact with the player's camp, hoping for a shift in Atlético's stance.

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