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Arsenal ready to pursue Julian Alvarez pending player interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Arsenal ready to pursue Julian Alvarez pending player interest

Summary

Arsenal is poised to make a significant move for Julian Alvarez if he shows interest in transferring to the club. The Gunners believe that reaching personal terms with Alvarez and an agreement with Atletico Madrid will not be problematic, as Atletico prefers to sell to a Premier League club rather than Barcelona. Atletico plans to sell Alvarez before Barcelona's offer expires at the end of the month, adding urgency to the situation. The club is also willing to break the British transfer record for the striker, but Alvarez remains determined to join the Catalan side, complicating negotiations.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal is willing to make a big offer for Julian Alvarez.
•Negotiations depend on Alvarez's interest in joining Arsenal.
•Atletico Madrid prefers selling Alvarez to Arsenal over Barcelona.
•Barcelona's offer for Alvarez expires at the end of the month.
•Arsenal aims to finalize terms if Alvarez shows interest.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Gossip: Arsenal ‘ready and willing’ to make move for Barcelona target Julian Alvarez

What they're saying

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Arsenal are not giving up on their desire to land Julian Alvarez and are said to be “ready and willing” to make their move as soon as the Argentina star indicates he’s interested in a move to north London. The Gunners are confident that “personal terms and an agreement with the Spanish club will not […]
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