Julian Alvarez has shut down any potential move to Arsenal following fresh talks between the English and Spanish clubs.
Alvarez has rejected Arsenal’s approach following fresh talks between the two clubs, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 26-year-old World Cup winner remains uncertain about his future at Atletico Madrid, although his dream move to Barcelona may not be realistic because of Los Rojiblancos’ stance on sales within La Liga.
No Arsenal move for Julian Alvarez
According to Fabrizio Romano, Alvarez has no interest in joining Arsenal following a fresh round of discussions between the two clubs. The attacker remains uncertain about his future at Atletico Madrid, although his dream move to Barcelona may not be realistic because of the Colchoneros’ stance.
The Julian Alvarez saga has continued in the background, with a fresh development suggesting that Atletico Madrid could potentially open the door to a sale. Despite maintaining throughout the summer that the player was not for sale amid Barcelona’s early interest, the Rojiblancos may have softened their position.
Arsenal had revived their interest in Alvarez, viewing the forward as one of several options to strengthen their attacking line. Per Romano, the Gunners held direct talks with Atletico Madrid in London in recent days and reached out to understand the conditions of a potential deal.
However, Romano also stated that the price was considered too high by the Gunners, and an agreement looks far from likely. Alvarez has shown no interest in a Premier League move, having reportedly indicated his rejection of Arsenal earlier in the summer.
Julian Alvarez future unclear
Alvarez made his desire to leave Atletico public while at the World Cup, with Barcelona his stated preferred destination. The Catalan club view Alvarez as a priority attacking target and are reportedly preparing one final push before the window closes. However, Atletico Madrid are creating a significant obstacle by insisting they do not want to sell the player to Barcelona or any other club in La Liga.
With Barcelona his stated preference and Atletico resistant to La Liga sales, a move away now hinges on either a non-domestic club’s intervention or fresh talks between the Spanish giants before the transfer window closes.