Barcelona forward Raphinha has been in prolific form this season, scoring freely and ensuring Hansi Flick's side do not miss a conventional centre-forward. The Brazilian's performances have filled the void that the club had once hoped to address with a move for Atletico Madrid's Alvarez.
The Catalan giants had reportedly envisaged signing the Atletico forward, but Raphinha's goal-scoring exploits have rendered that pursuit less urgent.
