India, Aug. 11 -- Julian Alvarez has emerged as one of the biggest transfer sagas of the ongoing window, with FC Barcelona still holding out some hope of signing the Argentine striker. However, Atletico Madrid remain firm on their stance and are determined to keep him at the club for the upcoming season.

Alvarez had already indicated during the World Cup that he wants to leave Atletico, but the Madrid-based club have repeatedly made it clear that they have no intention of letting him go. Atletico are also demanding that any interested club trigger his massive release clause, which is reportedly worth more than $500 million.

Barcelona have made multiple attempts to sign the 27-year-old, but their proposals have been rejected. Reports hav...