Barcelona ready to wait until deadline day for priority target; could also return in January

Barcelona is prepared to wait until the final moments of the transfer deadline day to secure their priority target, Julian Alvarez, according to a recent update from Jota Jordi. The Catalan giants have no intention of abandoning their pursuit of the Argentine striker, even if a deal cannot be reached before the summer window closes.

Should Atletico Madrid continue to block the move, Barcelona could return for Alvarez in January with an offer of around €100 million. The club has already made an initial €100 million offer earlier in the summer, and Alvarez has expressed his desire to leave Atletico to fulfill a "dream." Despite Atletico's resistance, Barcelona remains patient and willing to wait until the transfer window deadline to see if the situation changes.

The striker is set to have a crucial meeting with Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin in the coming days, which could bring clarity to the negotiations.