It's still the Atletico Barcha crash for Alvarez, the Catalans say they have submitted an offer of 100m euros.

“Los Colchoneros” had claimed that they had received no offer for Alvarez, rejecting media reports and stressing that the attacker is not for sale, while there is a 500m-euro release clause.

On Friday it was widely reported that Barcelona had submitted a 100m-euro bid as the first step towards the transfer of Alvarez.

However, that same day, Atletico reacted to social networks by mocking these reports and denying the existence of any official offer.

Now, according to “MD”, Barcelona has confirmed that a 100m-euro bid has been submitted on Friday.

According to club sources named as “with maximum credibility”, the offer was submitted to the sports director of Atletico Madrid, Matthew Alemany.

Barcelona reportedly does not want to enter a public clash with Atletico Madrid, fearing a further reaction from the Madrillians.

Atleticos' reaction to social networks has not been well received in “Camp Nou”, but the purpose of the Catalans is to continue negotiations in a calm and professional manner, without complicated the situation.

Taking into account the public stance of Atletico Madrid, it would be a great surprise if they agreed to negotiate for a sale of Alvarez.

Logically, if the club has come up with such strong statements, it means there is a conviction that the Argentinians will not join Barcelona.

Barcelona, meanwhile, has identified Alvarez as the main target for the central attacker's position, but there is also a financial limit that is willing to pay before moving to other alternatives in the merkato. / Periscope/