Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip

BBC Sport Wednesday 23 September 2026, 21:33 UTC 1 min read

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Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.

Barcelona (LOCATION) Alvarez (PERSON) Atletico Madrid (ORG) Liverpool (LOCATION) Wirtz (PERSON) Chelsea (PERSON)

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