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Arteta discusses Alvarez interest and hints at possible Jesus exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:43 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Arteta discusses Alvarez interest and hints at possible Jesus exit

Summary

During a news conference ahead of Arsenal's match with Aston Villa on August 28, Mikel Arteta faced questions regarding Julian Alvarez's future amid ongoing transfer speculation. Arteta declined to comment directly on Alvarez, suggesting he did not want to discuss the matter further. Conversely, he indicated that Gabriel Jesus may be nearing an exit, noting the striker's absence from training and referring to "personal situations" affecting players. Arteta also commented on Gabriel Martinelli's situation, mentioning potential interest from Al-Hilal.

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By the Numbers

•Arteta addresses transfer talk before Arsenal's match with Aston Villa.
•Alvarez's future remains unclear amid Arsenal's reported interest.
•Jesus absent from training, suggesting a possible departure.
•Martinelli could leave if agreements are reached with suitors.

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3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Arteta silent on Alvarez but hints at Jesus exit

What they're saying

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Mikel Arteta's news conference before Arsenal's match with Aston Villa on Monday night was always going to be dominated by transfer talk as the transfer window is still open. This one did not disappoint with a large part of the questioning centred around the future of Julian Alvarez. The Atletico Madrid striker has been the subject of one of the longest-running sagas of the window, with Arsenal's interest in the forward well-documented.
— Yahoo Sports

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