'0% chance' - Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer row

Atletico Madrid firmly deny any possibility of selling forward Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, despite club president Joan Laporta stating that the Spanish giants remain interested in signing the player. The 26-year-old has been under intense transfer speculation this summer, with Barcelona reportedly offering 100 million euros (£85.7m) for his services.

Alvarez missed training on Wednesday following booing from Atletico supporters during their match against Villarreal, with reports suggesting he was unwell. Atletico's president condemned the latest video Laporta published, claiming Barcelona's offer is still on the table and that the club is being victimized economically and socially.

Atletico has condemned the 0% chance of selling Alvarez to Barcelona, stating it is not about money, but about the player's dignity. Barcelona, driven by their need for a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski, remains persistent in their pursuit, while Atletico maintains their stance on not selling Alvarez, even for a hefty sum of 200 million euros (£170.8m).