What happened: Lamine Yamal told El Larguero that he hopes Julián Álvarez joins Barcelona, saying the club would welcome him "with open arms." He called Barcelona "the best club in the world" and said that if he were in Álvarez's position, he would make the move. "We're waiting for him if he wants to come. He's more than welcome," Yamal added.

Why it matters: The public pitch turns up the volume on Barcelona's pursuit of the Argentine forward, with one of the club's brightest young stars openly lobbying for reinforcements. It marks the latest instance of Yamal naming Álvarez as a player he wants the club to sign.

What to watch: Watch for whether Álvarez signals a response or Barcelona move to formalize their interest as the transfer window develops.