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Arsenal seeks Atletico Madrid's help to block Barcelona's Alvarez bid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Arsenal seeks Atletico Madrid's help to block Barcelona's Alvarez bid
Summary

Arsenal is adopting a patient strategy in pursuing Julian Alvarez, hoping Atletico Madrid will prevent Barcelona from signing the Argentine striker. While Arsenal has prepared proposals involving a player-plus-cash deal for Alvarez, they are waiting for indications that he might be open to alternatives. Alvarez is currently focused on a transfer to Barcelona, which Arsenal acknowledges may impact their efforts. Atletico Madrid maintains its firm stance, instructing Alvarez to report for pre-season training on August 10.

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  • •Arsenal hopes Atletico Madrid will block Barcelona's move for Julian Alvarez.
  • •The club has prepared player-plus-cash proposals for Alvarez.
  • •Alvarez remains committed to joining Barcelona for now.
  • •Atletico Madrid has instructed Alvarez to report for pre-season training on August 10.
  • •Mikel Arteta views Alvarez as a priority target for Arsenal.
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  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal hoping Atletico Madrid block Barcelona move for Julian Alvarez – report
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Arsenal are adopting a patient approach in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, hoping Atletico Madrid continue to resist FC Barcelona’s attempts to sign the Argentine striker before making their own mo...

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