Arsenal eyes Julian Alvarez ahead of summer transfer deadline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Arsenal has reached out to Atletico Madrid and Julian Alvarez, monitoring his transfer situation as the summer window nears its close. Reports indicate Alvarez still prefers to move to Barcelona but is not dismissing Arsenal. While Atletico insists they won't sell to Barcelona, circumstances may change as the transfer deadline approaches. Arsenal's pursuit hinges on Alvarez potentially reconsidering his stance in the coming days, though his previous visa issues in England may complicate matters.
- •Arsenal is keeping tabs on Julian Alvarez's transfer status.
- •Alvarez currently favors a move to Barcelona over Arsenal.
- •Atletico Madrid remains firm on not selling to Barcelona.
- •Arsenal's window to negotiate closes soon as the deadline approaches.
- •Alvarez's past visa issues may influence his decision on a Premier League move.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Julian Alvarez softens Arsenal stance ahead of deadline day
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal make request to Atletico Madrid & Julian Alvarez
"Arsenal may have received some encouragement in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with the Atletico Madrid striker reportedly no longer completely ruling out a move to the Emirates.The Argentine has be...
"Arsenal have asked to be kept informed if Julian Alvarez alters his stance on a transfer in the final week or so of the summer window.Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that Ar...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 11:00 AMJulian Alvarez softens Arsenal stance ahead of deadline day
Arsenal may have received some encouragement in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with the Atletico Madrid striker reportedly no longer completely ruling out a move to the Emirates.The Argentine has be...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 10:05 AMArsenal make request to Atletico Madrid & Julian Alvarez
Arsenal have asked to be kept informed if Julian Alvarez alters his stance on a transfer in the final week or so of the summer window.Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that Ar...
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