Barcelona and Arsenal are both pursuing Julian Alvarez, with Barcelona signaling it is willing to improve its bid as the World Cup concludes. Multiple reports state Barcelona has not moved on from the target and is considering raising its offer to secure the player. The interest has intensified as clubs monitor the timing of World Cup-related availability, with at least one outlet pointing to potential action after Sunday’s World Cup finish. The player is described as being associated with Atletico Madrid in the reporting. Across the sources, the central point is the same: Barcelona and Arsenal remain in competition for Alvarez’s signature, and Barcelona’s next steps depend on how the negotiation develops during and after the tournament’s end. While the outlets differ slightly in phrasing, they consistently report Barcelona’s determination to pursue Alvarez and the possibility of an increased financial offer to try to beat Arsenal to the deal.