Published Jul 15, 2026, 5:44 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
Julian Alvarez: Arsenal still interested in Atletico Madrid forward despite player's preference to join Barcelona
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Arsenal are still interested in Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez. Sky in Italy's Luca Bendoni is reporting that initial discussions have taken place between the clubs at ownership level and the communication lines remain open. Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta held the same role at Atleti before moving to the Emirates last year. Atletico do not want to sell and there is a big gap between the clubs' valuations of the Argentina international. It is thought Alvarez's preference is a move