Julian Alvarez rejects Arsenal move as Barcelona pursues striker transfer
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Julian Alvarez has turned down an opportunity to join Arsenal despite Atletico Madrid's willingness to negotiate his departure. Reports indicate that Atletico has accepted Alvarez's desire to leave but wants to avoid negotiating with Barcelona, the striker's preferred destination. With Alvarez expressing no interest in returning to England, the situation has created complications for both clubs as Barcelona continues to monitor Alvarez's status closely.
- •Alvarez rejects Arsenal offer amid ongoing Barcelona interest
- •Atletico Madrid open to selling Alvarez but not to Barcelona
- •Alvarez's relationship with Atletico Madrid continues to deteriorate
- •Situation complicates as Alvarez prefers Barcelona over Arsenal
- •Atletico's position limits potential transfer destinations for Alvarez
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid fans protest against Arsenal transfer target
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Julian Alvarez only wants Barcelona despite Arsenal opening talks with Atletico Madrid
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona priority target Julian Alvarez rejects Arsenal after Atletico Madrid agree to negotiate exit
"Atletico Madrid fans are protesting against Julian Alvarez amid the player’s desire to join Barcelona, with Arsenal still currently unable to convince him to pick them instead.Photo by Fran Santiago...
"Without a doubt, the summer’s biggest transfer saga has been the one involving Julian Alvarez. The Atletico Madrid striker has made it clear that his dream and desire is to play for FC Barcelona. Du...
"Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has taken another dramatic turn, with the Argentine rejecting a possible move to Arsenal despite Atletico Madrid agreeing to negotiate his departure.According t...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:05 PMAtletico Madrid fans protest against Arsenal transfer target
Atletico Madrid fans are protesting against Julian Alvarez amid the player’s desire to join Barcelona, with Arsenal still currently unable to convince him to pick them instead.Photo by Fran Santiago...
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:55 PMJulian Alvarez only wants Barcelona despite Arsenal opening talks with Atletico Madrid
Without a doubt, the summer’s biggest transfer saga has been the one involving Julian Alvarez. The Atletico Madrid striker has made it clear that his dream and desire is to play for FC Barcelona. Du...
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 6:40 AMBarcelona priority target Julian Alvarez rejects Arsenal after Atletico Madrid agree to negotiate exit
Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has taken another dramatic turn, with the Argentine rejecting a possible move to Arsenal despite Atletico Madrid agreeing to negotiate his departure.According t...
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