Laporta: Barça still hopeful of Álvarez signing

Joan Laporta says Barcelona's offer for Julián Álvarez stands and the club still expects to get the deal done. The Barça president spoke about the Atlético Madrid striker as the transfer window closes next week. Laporta kept it simple, saying the Spanish champions remain hopeful. Nothing is finished yet, but the offer is on the table and the club is pushing to land Álvarez before the deadline.