Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip
Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.
Barcelona have decided against signing Argentine forward Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid in January. The 24-year-old forward is currently weighing his options, considering potential bids from Paris St-Germain, Arsenal, or staying with his current club. Liverpool will not entertain selling Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 23, to Bayern Munich during the January transfer window.
Bayern only consider making such a move next summer if France winger Michael Olise, 24, rejects a new contract with Paris St-Germain. Chelsea is targeting two English midfield players: Bournemouth's Alex Scott, 23, and Crystal Palace and England's Adam Wharton, 22. The club has dropped their interest in Monaco's Lamine Camara, 22.
Aston Villa are interested in retaining Argentina midfielder Emi Buendia, 29, offering him a new contract as a reward for his impressive performances. England left-back Luke Shaw, 31, may depart Manchester United when his contract expires next summer. Udinese will sign Austria defender David Alaba, 34, following his departure from Real Madrid last summer.
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