Barcelona president Joan Laporta has publicly confirmed that the club have submitted an offer for Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez — and that the bid remains on the table.

Álvarez, who has been linked with a departure from Atlético Madrid, is understood to be open to a move away from the club. Laporta's confirmation signals that Barcelona are actively pursuing the Argentine striker as they look to bolster their attacking options.

The announcement adds fresh momentum to one of the most closely watched transfer sagas of the current window, with Barcelona staking their claim for a player who has established himself as one of football's most dynamic forwards since his World Cup-winning exploits with Argentina.