According to Spanish TV channel La Sexta reporter José Álvarez, Atletico Madrid striker Alvarez does not want his name to be associated with any team other than Barcelona.
The reporter said: "What I am sure of is that Alvarez does not like being associated with other teams. The only team he wants to join is Barcelona."
"Alvarez's intention is to join Barcelona, and he will work hard to make it happen until the last minute."
"Barcelona do not want to be linked with other strikers, and Alvarez does not want to be linked with other teams. The two sides are still negotiating."