Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has reiterated the club’s determination not to sell striker Julián Alvarez to Barcelona, potentially forcing the La Liga champions to reconsider a move for another previous target. Despite Alvarez’s public interest in joining Barcelona, Atlético have stood firm. “The situation is very clear; the club made a decision that [CEO] Miguel Ángel has explained very well,” Simeone stressed recently. Fisnik Asllani Hits the Market Once AgainFisnik Asllani has previously attracted interest from Barcelona. Alongside Alvarez, the likes of Chelsea’s João Pedro and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane have been speculatively linked, but neither are realistic targets.