Julian Alvarez to Arsenal
Forward · Atletico Madrid · Argentina
Stage: linked ⬇︎
✅ 0 · ❌ 0
Rumour timeline
- Spanish media ★★☆: Julián Álvarez has been left out of Atlético Madrid’s squad for their upcoming league fixture after manager Diego Simeone noted the forward needs more preparation time to reach top form. Club executives, including CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, have maintained a resolute stance that the player is not for sale despite strong interest and prospective bids reaching up to €200 million. —
- Fabrizio Romano ★★★: Not for sale. Diego Simeone on Julián Álvarez: “The club has made a decision, which Miguel Ángel Gil Marin has explained very well”. “From a sporting perspective, we’re very happy to have a player like Julián, and we’ll help him continue to grow and improve”. —
- Spanish media ★★☆: Alvarez is currently scheduled to return to training on Monday, August 10. He has requested a critical, face-to-face showdown with manager Diego Simeone to formally state his desire to leave —
- The Times ★★★: Arsenal are actively exploring a blockbuster player-plus-cash swap deal to sign Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid, with widely circulated reports from prominent UK outlets like The Times confirming the Gunners are willing to sacrifice forward Viktor Gyökeres to make the move happen. —
- Fabrizio Romano ★★★: In a July 19 YouTube briefing, Fabrizio Romano reported that Arsenal is exploring a potential move for Julián Álvarez because Atlético Madrid is refusing to sell the striker to Barcelona, strengthening Mikel Arteta's position. —
- Independent ★☆☆: Arsenal has significantly intensified its pursuit of Julián Álvarez, leveraging a strategic decision by Atlético Madrid to strictly block the Argentine forward from moving to domestic rivals Barcelona or Real Madrid. This hardline stance by Atlético has dramatically thinned out the competition, clearing a smoother path for the Gunners. —