Arsenal monitors Julian Alvarez amid Atlético Madrid standoff
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Arsenal is closely following the Julian Alvarez situation, with developments in Madrid raising interest. Alvarez missed training for two consecutive days due to illness, heightening speculation about his future. Despite Atlético Madrid's firm stance on keeping him, Alvarez previously expressed a desire for a transfer, with his preference reportedly being Barcelona. Recent fan backlash against him in a La Liga match has intensified the situation, leading to speculation that Atlético might reconsider their options. Arsenal has already evaluated Alvarez, fitting him into their plans under manager Mikel Arteta, making them a viable candidate for a potential transfer if the situation changes.
- •Alvarez has missed two days of training at Atlético Madrid.
- •He expressed a desire for a transfer, favoring Barcelona.
- •Atlético Madrid faces fan backlash over Alvarez's status.
- •Arsenal believes Alvarez fits their squad needs.
- •Transfer developments could occur as the window closes.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal still hoping to add club-record attacking signing
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal make new move to convince Barcelona target Julian Alvarez amid Atletico Madrid tensions
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Arsenal still pushing hard to land dream signing this summer
"Arsenal Stay Alert as Julian Alvarez Situation Intensifies Amid Atletico Madrid StandoffArsenal are continuing to monitor the Julian Alvarez situation closely, with events in Madrid gathering pace and...
"Arsenal are still hoping to convince Julian Alvarez to join them before Tuesday’s deadline, but the striker has now returned to training with Atletico Madrid.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesJulian ...
"Arsenal are set to make fresh contact with Julian Alvarez’s camp in the coming hours, as the London club steps up their pursuit of the Atletico Madrid striker before the transfer window shuts.Accord...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:05 PMArsenal still hoping to add club-record attacking signing
Arsenal are still hoping to convince Julian Alvarez to join them before Tuesday’s deadline, but the striker has now returned to training with Atletico Madrid.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesJulian ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 6:00 AMArsenal make new move to convince Barcelona target Julian Alvarez amid Atletico Madrid tensions
Arsenal are set to make fresh contact with Julian Alvarez’s camp in the coming hours, as the London club steps up their pursuit of the Atletico Madrid striker before the transfer window shuts.Accord...
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 1:50 PMReport: Arsenal still pushing hard to land dream signing this summer
Arsenal Stay Alert as Julian Alvarez Situation Intensifies Amid Atletico Madrid StandoffArsenal are continuing to monitor the Julian Alvarez situation closely, with events in Madrid gathering pace and...
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