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Barcelona holds off on Julian Alvarez, Arsenal shifts focus to Vinicius Jr

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Barcelona holds off on Julian Alvarez, Arsenal shifts focus to Vinicius Jr
Summary

Barcelona continues its pursuit of Julian Alvarez but is unwilling to raise its €100 million offer or include players in the deal. With ample forward options, the club remains relaxed about not signing Alvarez. Arsenal has also shown interest in Alvarez but is reportedly redirecting its efforts towards Vinicius Jr, posing a challenge for Atletico de Madrid, which prefers to sell Alvarez to Arsenal rather than Barcelona. The situation leaves Alvarez's future uncertain as transfer negotiations unfold.

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  • •Barcelona won't raise its €100 million bid for Julian Alvarez.
  • •Gunners shift their attention to Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid.
  • •Atletico would prefer to sell Alvarez to Arsenal over Barcelona.
  • •Barcelona has sufficient forward options even without Alvarez.
  • •Transfer negotiations are ongoing as clubs assess their targets.
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  • 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Julian Alvarez latest: Barcelona ‘won’t go crazy’ for Atletico star, Arsenal switch focus to Vini Jr
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