Barcelona chief breaks silence on Julian Alvarez after Liverpool transfer links

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCBarcelona's sporting director Deco has confirmed the Spanish team has not spoken to Julian Alvarez, as Arsenal continues to monitor the Atletico Madrid forward ahead of the summer transfer windowJulian Alvarez continues to be linked with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Barcelona chief Deco has confirmed that the Spanish club has not held talks with Julian Alvarez about a potential transfer to Camp Nou.The Argentine forward is on the radar of several clubs this summer. This is not the time to do it, no matter how much we like them.READ MORE: Liverpool injury boost is coming - and it's perfect timing for Arne SlotREAD MORE: Liverpool told how Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo will react to Rio Ngumoha emergence"We'll talk when it's time.

We have two strikers. He remains contracted with the Spanish side until the summer of 2030.It's been suggested that Atleti are hoping to pocket around £167 million ($225 million) should they decide to sell the forward this summer.Alvarez has impressed in the Spanish capital(Image: Getty Images)Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has already voiced his thoughts on a move for Alvarez, suggesting that he would be an excellent replacement for Gabriel Jesus at the Emirates."I think Jesus might leave at the end of the season, he is at that age where he wants to be playing week in, week out," Parlour told Metro via BetMGM."We could lose him.

We had four strikers when I played. There will always be people coming and going in the summer because it's a big squad and they can't keep everyone happy."But Alvarez would be a fantastic option to have with his pace and what we saw at Man City."It was always going to be difficult for him playing with Erling Haaland there, but when he did start and when he did play, he was always lively."He's a young man too, so if he's available, it's a yes for me.