Arsenal plans to pursue Alvarez after his World Cup campaign
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Arsenal is expected to intensify its efforts to sign Julian Alvarez once he completes his obligations with the Argentina national team at the 2026 World Cup. While Alvarez has had a mixed tournament, he demonstrated his talent in a recent match against Switzerland, reinforcing his status as a key target for the Gunners. Arsenal aims to enhance their squad with at least one high-profile addition, and Alvarez remains among their top priorities. The club faces competition from Barcelona and Real Madrid, both of which have shown interest in the forward. Sources indicate that Arsenal plans to wait until the World Cup concludes to launch more aggressive recruitment efforts for Alvarez.
- •Arsenal targets Julian Alvarez for summer transfer.
- •Alvarez currently participating in the 2026 World Cup.
- •Club plans to wait until after the tournament to engage.
- •Barcelona and Real Madrid also interested in Alvarez.
- •Alvarez has struggled at the World Cup but showed potential against Switzerland.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal expected to step up pursuit of Alvarez as soon as his World Cup ends
"Julian Alvarez remains Arsenal’s dream signing this summer, and the Gunners have deliberately avoided making a strong move for the forward while he is representing Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, a...
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