Julian Alvarez rejects Arsenal transfer, aims for Barcelona move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid has stated he does not wish to join Arsenal, preferring a move to Barcelona instead. While Atletico Madrid insists they will not sell him to Barcelona, Alvarez has spoken with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and indicated a lack of interest in transferring to the Premier League side. Time is running out in the transfer window, and Alvarez is currently not training with his teammates or included in the squad for an upcoming match against Sevilla.
- •Alvarez still prefers a transfer to Barcelona over Arsenal.
- •Atletico Madrid has denied a sale to Barcelona.
- •He is not training with Atletico and won’t play against Sevilla.
- •The transfer window is nearing its close.
- •Sources suggest a low chance of Alvarez joining Arsenal.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s spoken to Mikel Arteta’ – Julian Alvarez says no to Arsenal & still has heart set on Barcelona
"The forward does not want to return to the Premier League.
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