Barcelona hits a wall: Arsenal won't budge on Hincapié as Julián Álvarez emerges as alternative
- Arsenal reject selling Piero Hincapié after just one season as Premier League champions, demanding to far exceed the 52 million of his purchase option
- Barcelona faces budgetary difficulties to sign players, unlike Real Madrid which closed Bernardo Silva at no cost in 36 hours
- Julián Álvarez from Atlético de Madrid appears as plan B, although it also represents a very high financial outlay for the Barcelona club
If Madrid's summer bombshell was smiling all the way to the bank, this chapter is Barcelona sighing. Fabrizio Romano made it crystal clear: Arsenal have no plans to sell Piero Hincapié after just one season, especially fresh off winning the Premier League. Any offer would need to smash through his 52 million buyout clause by a fair margin.
The comparison with their neighbours is brutal: Madrid wraps up Bernardo Silva on a free transfer in 36 hours and Barcelona battles against clauses that might as well be brick walls. The market rewards speed and cash… and there, right now, the azulgrana side starts uphill. The market rewards speed and cash… and there, right now, the azulgrana side is playing catch-up.
Frequently asked questions
Will Barça sign Piero Hincapié?
According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have no intention of selling Hincapié after just one season and as Premier League champions; any offer would need to far exceed his 52 million buyout clause.
Who is Barça's Plan B if Hincapié doesn't arrive?
The name being mentioned as an alternative is Julián Álvarez, from Atlético de Madrid, although his price is also very high.
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