Arsenal remain firmly interested in signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, but the Gunners are refusing to make a huge bid until they receive one crucial signal from the Argentina international.
Mikel Arteta’s side believe an agreement can eventually be found with Atletico over the transfer fee.
The bigger challenge is convincing Alvarez himself, whose preferred destination throughout the summer has been Barcelona.
With time running out before the window closes, Arsenal are now waiting to see whether that position changes.
Arsenal waiting for Julian Alvarez green light
According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal remain attentive to Alvarez’s situation and have an internal feeling they can reach an agreement with Atletico Madrid over the financial side of the deal.
However, Arsenal will only submit an official offer if Alvarez opens the door to joining them.
The latest update, also reported by Daily Post, says the striker’s stance is now the key factor in determining whether Arsenal turn their long-standing interest into a formal bid.
Barcelona remain Alvarez’s preferred destination, but completing that move appears extremely difficult.
Atletico would demand around £150m to sell the 26-year-old, while Barcelona currently do not have the financial strength to meet that valuation.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are viewed as one of the few clubs capable of financing such an expensive operation.
Gunners are right to wait to see Alvarez’s decision
Arsenal’s approach is sensible.
Spending around £150m on Alvarez would make him one of the biggest investments in the club’s history.
Before committing that kind of money, Arsenal need to know that the player genuinely wants to play at the Emirates rather than viewing them as a backup after missing out on Barcelona.
From a football perspective, there is little doubt about the fit. Alvarez offers pressing, movement, creativity and proven Premier League experience, while also being capable of playing both as a number nine and behind another striker.
The financial agreement with Atletico may actually be the easier part.
Everything now depends on Alvarez. If he accepts that Barcelona cannot complete the deal and gives Arsenal a clear indication that he wants the move, negotiations could accelerate rapidly.
Julian Alvarez stance emerges as Arsenal keep pushing for dream move
why is arsenal interested in Alvarez who don’t want to play for arsenal? ad an arsenal fan here in Nigeria, I’m pained with this attitude, sign who’s proud to wear red and white and die for the club, not a person that his heart is somewhere else, he can still do the same he’s doing to Atletico Madrid to arsenal too. please avoid this kind of a player.COYG
Fully agree.
whos this Osimen Arsenal can “flip” along with Martinelli
As an Arsenal fan, I am saying this with all the love I have for Arsenal. Players who come from South America, always love playing for Barcelona or Real Madrid. Also, if you want to win Balon D’or and all those big awards, players have a higher chance by playing in Real Madrid or Barcelona. Attacking players in England really struggle to produce the same number of Goals and assists that top players in La Liga produce.
I see things differently from merely not wanting to join. Alvarez knows Arsenal as a big club with great history. Besides, he had worked under Arteta and would like to work under him. But he may have had experience with immigration situations in England and later Spain. In Spain, there might be more flexible procedures to navigate compared to England, especially for his family. If Barca has been his dream club, and is showing signs of mutual admiration, I would try everything to achieve my comfort and desire. My only problem is how unprofessionally Alvarez communicated his intentions during the World Cup. It appears insulting to the current employers.
You’re 100% spot on. This is how to spend £150m right now IF we have it. £110m for Victor Osimen and buy the Lille young winger for £40m or less. Flip Martinelli and Osimen for £120m both. And we would have only spent £30m net for massive upgrade
you just suggested we sign “Osimen” then flip him along with Martinelli to get £130millon
what is wrong with Victor ?
running a top English/European football club is so much easier when your thousands of miles away in another country on another continent
I Want julian alvarez to arsenal before window closed and rodrigo geo to gunners
I say to hell with Julian Alvarez. We can have two younger players with higher potential who can also contribute immediately for less than what JA would cost, including wages.. Tzolis former teamate Nicholas Tresoldi, and our captain’s international teammmate Anthony Nusa, Bang!!!! center forward and left-winger lorg term solution solved.
To be sincere, Alvarez heart is not to join Emirates, but he’ll choice Arsenal just to avoid Atletico lies promise and get out of Spanish La Liga.
Alvarez heart is in Barcelona, even if he eventually get himself in Red and white jersey, he’s just there to avoid Atletico lies promise and pressure.