Arsenal eyes Julian Alvarez ahead of summer transfer deadline
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 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.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico forward Julian Alvarez softens stance on potential Arsenal transfer
- 9:19 AMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid set Julian Alvarez transfer deadline amid Arsenal interest
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal ‘confident’ on Alvarez agreement with Atletico
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — £128m Arsenal target now more open to summer move
- 10:53 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal given Julian Alvarez hope in push to sign Atletico Madrid forward before transfer deadline
- 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 are confident that the club can reach an agreement with Atletico Madrid to sign Julian Alvarez, if the forward opens doors to a move to North London.Alvarez is determined to leave Atletico Mad...
"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...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 2:15 PMAtletico forward Julian Alvarez softens stance on potential Arsenal transfer
Arsenal are pushing to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid before the end of the transfer window. Alvarez has made it clear his ultimate ambition is to join Barcelona, but Atletico have strongly...
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 9:19 AMAtletico Madrid set Julian Alvarez transfer deadline amid Arsenal interest
The Gunners are still hopeful that the situation could tilt in their favour as we get closer to the end of the window
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 3:05 PMArsenal ‘confident’ on Alvarez agreement with Atletico
Arsenal are confident that the club can reach an agreement with Atletico Madrid to sign Julian Alvarez, if the forward opens doors to a move to North London.Alvarez is determined to leave Atletico Mad...
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:05 AM£128m Arsenal target now more open to summer move
Julian Alvarez’s stance on a move to Arsenal may be softening, with the Gunners confident they can agree a deal with Atletico Madrid.Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesSami Mokbel reports for the B...
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 10:53 AMArsenal given Julian Alvarez hope in push to sign Atletico Madrid forward before transfer deadline
The Argentina forward had been thought to prefer a switch to Barcelona, but tension between the Spanish clubs could alter things ahead of next week’s deadline
- 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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