Julián Alvarez has sparked interest in a potential transfer between Atlético and Barcelona. The Barcelona club's plan to sign Alvarez has reached a midpoint, coinciding with the World Cup. Alvarez recently spoke after his team's win against Austria, a match notable for Messi's historic goals.

He mentioned discussing matters with club representatives, although the specifics of these conversations are not detailed here. For more information on Julián Alvarez and the developments surrounding his potential transfer, readers can refer to the original source, El País, for further details and updates on this story.