Arsenal pursues Julián Alvarez as club agrees to sell three players
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Arsenal is attempting to sign forward Julián Alvarez from Atlético Madrid following a series of departures. The club has finalized agreements to sell Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Fábio Vieira in transactions exceeding £70 million. Mikel Arteta held direct discussions with Alvarez last week to encourage a move to the Premier League. Despite this interest, Alvarez reportedly prefers a transfer to Barcelona. Atlético Madrid remains opposed to selling the player to a La Liga competitor, maintaining his status with the squad. The Argentina international returned to training on Sunday after being excluded from the matchday roster for the win over Sevilla. Arsenal faces a limited window to secure the forward before the transfer deadline concludes.
- •Arsenal agreed to sell Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Fábio Vieira for over £70 million.
- •Julián Alvarez prefers a move to Barcelona despite interest from Arsenal.
- •Atlético Madrid refuses to sell Julián Alvarez to a direct La Liga rival.
- •Mikel Arteta spoke with Julián Alvarez last week regarding a potential Premier League return.
- •Julián Alvarez returned to training Sunday after being left out against Sevilla.
- 10:45 AMThe Guardian Sport — Arsenal trying to lure Julián Alvarez after agreeing deals to sell Martinelli and Jesus
"Alvarez wants Barça but Atlético say no chance of that Jesus poised for Barcelona and Martinelli for Al-Hilal Arsenal are running out of time to persuade Julián Alvarez to join them from Atlético Madrid after agreeing to sell Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Fábio Vieira in deals collectively worth more than £70m. Alvarez has his heart set on Barcelona despite Atlético’s insistence they will not sell to their La Liga rivals and returned to training on Sunday after being left out of their squad for the win over Sevilla. Mikel Arteta is understood to have spoken to Alvarez last week in an effort to persuade the former Manchester City forward to return to the Premier League and to have been informed the Argentina international wants only Barcelona. Continue reading...
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