Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has backed Julian Alvarez to rediscover his goalscoring form as his side prepare to face Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed that the club have moved on from their failed attempt to sign Julian Alvarez, while Raphinha's impressive transformation into a centre forward has given the Catalan side another option in attack.
Julian Alvarez has reportedly told Atletico Madrid that he will remain at the club for now, despite his desire to join Barcelona during the transfer window.
Atletico Madrid have made it clear that Julian Alvarez will not be allowed to join Barcelona, with chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin insisting there will be no negotiations between the La Liga rivals.
Cristian Romero has insisted Julian Alvarez remains fully focused on Atletico Madrid despite continued transfer interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Julian Alvarez will not feature in Atletico Madrid's La Liga opener against Malaga as the club continues to deal with uncertainty over the striker's future.