Fabrizio Romano has a potentially exciting Arsenal transfer update as he says fans should “get ready” for the possibility that Julian Alvarez decides to join.
The Atletico Madrid striker has been linked with Arsenal and Barcelona for much of the summer, though for the most part it’s been widely reported that the latter of those two options would be his clear preference.
Arsenal could do with a top class signing in attack after notably missing out on the likes of Vinicius Junior, Morgan Rogers, and Bradley Barcola, with Alvarez another exciting option.
While it seems like it’s far from done at this point, Romano has given Gooners hope of a dream late move for the Argentina international.
Fabrizio Romano’s exciting Julian Alvarez to Arsenal transfer update
Speaking on his YouTube channel earlier today, Romano admitted that things could change quickly in this saga, with Atletico open to selling Alvarez, with just a the green light from the player required to make this a more concrete possibility.
“If any moment Julen Alvarez or his agent call Arsenal and tell them ‘okay we want to come’ because there is no other way, well, Arsenal will be ready,” Romano said.
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“So get ready for this scenario because it’s not impossible. Arsenal are there for Julian and we have to follow the situation, but this depends on the player. Till today, till tonight, till the recent hours Julian always said ‘only Barcelona’. ‘I want Barcelona, my dream is Barcelona’, but Arsenal keep waiting and remain on their position.
“So let’s see what’s going to happen there because Atletico Madrid even after the Champions League draw went in public and said … something very powerful. He said until and as long as I will be here as Atletico Madrid CEO forget about Julian Alvarez to Barcelona.
“So not just for this transfer window. He said as long as I will be the SEO, so it means not just this transfer window but also for the future the message is very strong.
“So the message then when it’s about talking about other clubs, he said if he doesn’t want to stay in Madrid, no to Barcelona, but we are open to finding a solution. Guys, the message from Atletico Madrid is very clear. If Julian wants to go (to) Arsenal, please go. You are free to go.”
Can Arsenal complete a perfect transfer window?
So far for Arsenal it’s been a pretty good summer, with Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa joining as two proven Premier League players ready to make an impact straight away to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s midfield and defence.
Christos Tzolis looks like a smart signing out wide, but there’s still something missing up front after an unconvincing first season from Viktor Gyokeres last term.
If they can add Alvarez, that would be pretty much a perfect window, with AFC strengthening in almost every area of their squad, putting together a team that arguably looks even better than the one that won the Premier League title in 2025/26.
Arsenal are showing plenty of ambition by pursuing Alvarez and it could make them serious Champions League contenders after they came so close last season, losing on penalties to PSG in the final.
From the begining of this saga Arsenal owners didn’t seem excited about spending that much money on a striker. Now all of sudden we start hearing from them thay it is unlikely that Arsenal can possibly sign Alvarez before deadlne. Same old same old… remember Arsenal transfer saga about world class fotward two and three years ago? As a result Arsenal ended up losing PL to MC
Good news
Arsenal Fc, the Team is set already and whoever is capable of greatness
I’d prefer Endrick
If I was Arteta, I would remind Alveraz about the Global Warming of 40 degrees, and wide spread fires in Spain that will only get worse each year.
Forget Barcelona, it is cooler and safer to play in the UK, especially in the long run anyway. Who would want to go to fire struck Spain, pictures on the news looks like they have volcanoes erupting.
On a serious note, he obviously likes the Spanish lifestyle, but he can get all that in 4 years, if he talks Arsenal into selling him at 30, he can retire in Spain and has the rest of his life to live there.
But for now, Alveraz should forget Barcelona, and win some trophies with Arsenal, then go back to Spain after 4 years.
After getting Alveraz, we should concentrate on our left side with Martinelli sure to be sold.
For our Left Wing:
Arsenal should go all out in this order:
1st:(GULER)
Although has been playing on the right the consistent skillful workaholic 2 footed “Guler”, who has also flourished on the left middle, but can also play left wing as he is good with both feet. He is consistently getting 8 plus ratings and MoM awards.
Been tested against the very best.
2nd:(RODRYGO)
failing getting Guler then go for “Rodrygo”, who is being played out of position on the right instead of his favourite Left. Will get better STATs when switched to the Left.
Been Tested against the very best.
3rd:(ENDRICK)
One of the worlds best young prospects, mainly positive but with some questions to be asked.
Two footed, and very skillful with pace and dribbling ability, but is he injury prone? and does he have the strength for the Premier League, although highly skillful, he is also untested against quality opposition.
He would be a good loan choice with an “option” to buy, because he has the tools, but he is a risk because he has not been tested.
I was the first to mention 6 weeks ago Arsenals interest in Vinicius, weeks before the media, that turned out to be true and a bid was made by Arsenal, but unfortunately he was not interested in leaving Madrid.
Madrid is Left sided heavey, and the 3 names that are being kept out of that position is by our previous target Vinicious, but the 3 real madrid players i have mentioned above would be an upgrade and 3 possible two footed versitle world class left wingers, Arsenal may wish to persue from Real Madrid. IMO.
Julian Alvarez should terminate his contract and move to Barcelona for free