Julian Alvarez considers Arsenal move amid transfer speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Julian Alvarez, the 26-year-old Atletico Madrid forward, is open to transferring to Arsenal. While he has previously favored a move to Barcelona, his relationship with Atletico Madrid has soured, prompting Alvarez to view Arsenal as a potential solution. Arsenal's manager and sporting director have been in regular contact with him this summer. Tottenham is confident about signing Omar Marmoush from Manchester City, while Ollie Watkins has expressed a desire to leave Aston Villa for Al-Hilal. Meanwhile, Alejandro Balde is considering a departure from Barcelona with interest from Manchester United.
- •Alvarez is open to joining Arsenal after a troubled spell at Atletico Madrid.
- •Arsenal has maintained contact with Alvarez throughout the summer.
- •Tottenham aims to finalize Omar Marmoush's transfer by next week.
- •Ollie Watkins wants to leave Aston Villa for Al-Hilal.
- •Alejandro Balde is contemplating a move away from Barcelona.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer - Sunday's gossip
- 8:39 PMBBC Sport — Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer - Sunday's gossip
"Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer, Spurs confident on completing Omar Marmoush deal, Ollie Watkins wants Al-Hilal move, plus more.
"Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer, Spurs confident on completing Omar Marmoush deal, Ollie Watkins wants Al-Hilal move, plus more.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:39 PMAlvarez open to Arsenal transfer - Sunday's gossip
Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer, Spurs confident on completing Omar Marmoush deal, Ollie Watkins wants Al-Hilal move, plus more.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 8:39 PMAlvarez open to Arsenal transfer - Sunday's gossip
Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer, Spurs confident on completing Omar Marmoush deal, Ollie Watkins wants Al-Hilal move, plus more.
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