Arsenal pursues Julian Alvarez amid Barcelona interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Arsenal has not abandoned its plans to sign Julian Alvarez despite the player's preference for Barcelona. Alvarez has expressed a desire to join the Catalans, which complicates negotiations with Atletico Madrid. Atletico is reportedly more open to a Premier League move, making Arsenal's pursuit more viable. The club intends to make another attempt before their preseason begins, banking on Mikel Arteta's rapport with Alvarez and Atletico's sporting director. Barcelona remains confident but has indicated that their offer won't stay on the table indefinitely.
- •Alvarez prefers a move to Barcelona over Arsenal.
- •Atletico Madrid may be more willing to sell to Arsenal.
- •Arsenal plans to make another transfer approach soon.
- •Arteta has a strong understanding of Alvarez's abilities.
- •Barcelona is exploring alternative options if negotiations fail.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal still hope to beat Barcelona to the transfer of Julian Alvarez – report
"According to SPORT, Arsenal have not given up on signing Julian Alvarez despite the Argentine striker making it clear that Barcelona remains his preferred destination.The 26-year-old forward changed t...
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