Alvarez is being linked with a big-money summer move to Barca.
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Asked about the reports, Deco insists there's been no formal contact, though also stated: "We haven't spoken to any clubs or players.
"It's not the time to do so, even though we like them. We'll talk when the time is right. It's February. There are many players we like. We'll see.
"We have two strikers. It's not the time to make decisions."