Barcelona have reportedly established a clear timeline in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with the club unwilling to allow negotiations with Atletico Madrid to drag on indefinitely.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have identified the end of the World Cup as the key moment to determine whether a Julian Alvarez transfer remains possible this summer.
The Catalans are prepared to push ahead if Atletico Madrid open the door to negotiations, but they are equally aware that they cannot afford to spend the entire transfer window waiting for a breakthrough.
The Julian Alvarez Barcelona transfer story has become one of the club's biggest priorities in the market, especially as the sporting department looks to strengthen the number nine position ahead of the new campaign.
As per the outlet, Barcelona have decided to wait until the end of Julian Alvarez's World Cup involvement before seeking a definitive answer from Atletico Madrid.