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Arsenal resumes pursuit of Julian Alvarez with swap deal offer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:05 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Arsenal resumes pursuit of Julian Alvarez with swap deal offer

Summary

Arsenal plans to reignite their interest in Julian Alvarez, who is set to return to Atletico Madrid after his off-season break. The club is reportedly preparing a player-plus-cash swap offer involving Viktor Gyokeres, despite Atletico's insistence that Alvarez is not for sale. Arsenal views Alvarez as a key addition to enhance their attacking options. Including Gyokeres in the deal marks a significant decision, given he has only spent one season with Arsenal. The Gunners are eager to test Atletico's resolve in negotiations.

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Status Watch

•Julian Alvarez is returning to Atletico Madrid from his off-season break.
•Arsenal is offering a swap deal involving Viktor Gyokeres.
•Atletico insists Alvarez is not for sale, complicating negotiations.
•Gyokeres has only completed one season with Arsenal.
•Arsenal believes Alvarez can become an important player for their squad.

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8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal’s swap offer for Julian Alvarez is back on

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As Julian Alvarez prepares to return to Atletico Madrid from his long off-season break, Arsenal remain interested in signing him and are reportedly planning a swap deal to add him to their squad.The S...
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