Atlético Madrid insist they will not negotiate the transfer of Julián Álvarez to Barcelona before Monday's deadline despite the player's desire to move to the Spanish champions.

MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid's stance on Julián Álvarez is now official: The Argentina star will not be sold to Barcelona. The back-and-forth between the clubs over Álvarez has made it the transfer saga of the summer in European soccer.

The Blaugrana sporting director returns to the failed negotiations for the Atlético Madrid Argentine player

Arsenal tried and ultimately failed to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid this summer, with Barcelona also interested in the centre-forward - but the Gunners could hold an advantage in future ef

Julián Alvarez is not happy at Atlético Madrid, and his squad picture shows it.

Julián Álvarez rejected an offer to join Arsenal. The Argentine striker is pressuring Atlético de Madrid to greenlight his transfer to FC Barcelona.

Julian Alvarez is set to make his return to the Atletico Madrid matchday squad this weekend following a turbulent period defined by a failed attempt to force a move to Barcelona. The Argentine forward has been reintegrated into Diego Simeone's plans after missing significant training time and the club's recent league fixture against Sevilla.

Lautaro Martínez hopes Argentina teammate Julián Álvarez can soon get over his failed attempt to leave Atlético Madrid this summer.

La Liga champions Barca made the Argentina striker their big summer transfer target, but Atletico are determined not to sell to them

Speaking to RAC1 (h/t SPORT) in an exclusive interview, FC Barcelona sporting director Deco has opened up on the club’s prolonged pursuit of Julian Alvarez during the summer transfer window.The