Atletico Madrid considers Arsenal deal to block Barcelona move for Alvarez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Atletico Madrid is exploring a deal with Arsenal involving Julian Alvarez to prevent his transfer to Barcelona. Alvarez has expressed a desire to leave Atletico, with Barcelona being his preferred destination. However, Atletico is determined not to facilitate a transfer to their rivals and is looking at sending Alvarez to Arsenal in exchange for Viktor Gyokeres along with a financial package. This approach allows Atletico to find a suitable option while keeping Alvarez away from Barcelona. The situation highlights Atletico's unwillingness to entertain offers from Barcelona.
- •Atletico Madrid aims to block Alvarez's move to Barcelona.
- •Arsenal emerges as a potential destination for Alvarez.
- •A proposed deal includes Viktor Gyokeres and €40 million to €60 million.
- •Alvarez reportedly prefers a transfer to Barcelona.
- •Atletico is firm in their decision not to trade with Barcelona.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona gain major advantage in Julian Alvarez pursuit as Arsenal and PSG pushed aside
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid plot shock Arsenal deal involving Swedish forward to block Barcelona move for Julian Alvarez
"Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez appears to be gathering momentum, with fresh reports suggesting the Argentine striker has already made his preference clear.The Atletico Madrid forward recently...
"Julian Alvarez’s future has become one of the biggest stories of the summer, especially after his recent public comments regarding a departure from Atletico Madrid. While Barcelona remain heavily l...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 6:40 AMBarcelona gain major advantage in Julian Alvarez pursuit as Arsenal and PSG pushed aside
Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez appears to be gathering momentum, with fresh reports suggesting the Argentine striker has already made his preference clear.The Atletico Madrid forward recently...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 6:40 AMAtletico Madrid plot shock Arsenal deal involving Swedish forward to block Barcelona move for Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez’s future has become one of the biggest stories of the summer, especially after his recent public comments regarding a departure from Atletico Madrid. While Barcelona remain heavily l...
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