Anthony Gordon’s signing is complete, and Barcelona’s sporting department is planning for next season. Barcelona seeks a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski, with Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid the preferred target. Alvarez wants to join Barcelona, but Atletico has not shown willingness to negotiate, with recent club tensions and Atletico’s social-media criticism complicating talks. Barcelona believes there is no urgency or panic, and the World Cup is not expected to significantly raise Alvarez’s market value. Barcelona’s recruitment pressure eased because Gordon can play left wing and through the middle as a striker. Sporting director Deco met Alvarez’s agent Fernando Hidalgo and submitted an initial offer around €100 million, which Atletico denies receiving. Barcelona expects Atletico’s resistance to soften over time if Alvarez is fully committed to the move.
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