Alvarez misses Atletico training after club blocks Barcelona move

Julian Alvarez has missed two consecutive days of Atletico Madrid training, citing illness, after being told privately the club will not sell him to Barcelona, per BBC Sport. Atletico released two statements within 24 hours declaring "0% chance" of a sale. The transfer window closes on 1 September. Arsenal, reportedly willing to pay €150m, remain the only alternative — but Alvarez wants Barcelona.