Julian Alvarez has reportedly ignored a phone call from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as he looks to avoid a return to the Premier League. Atletico Madrid are eager to sell the unhappy striker to fund new signings, but Barcelona are waiting patiently for a domestic deal to materialise.
Julian Alvarez finds himself at the centre of a heated storm in the Spanish capital after his public attempts to engineer a move away from Atletico Madrid backfired spectacularly. The Argentine forward, once a fan favourite, is now facing heavy criticism for his conduct while Premier League heavyweights Arsenal watch the situation with interest.
Vinicius Junior’s links to Arsenal were “classic agent play”, Premier League legend Gareth Barry has told GOAL, with there never much chance of the Brazilian superstar leaving Real Madrid for Emirates Stadium. After generating shock transfer rumours, the South American forward eventually committed to a new contract in Spain - with the Gunners exploring alternative options.
Alan Shearer believes Arsenal have a major opportunity to sign unsettled forward Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid before the transfer deadline. The Gunners have been backed to hijack the striker's controversial move to Barcelona, with Shearer claiming his arrival would guarantee another domestic title.
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak has called for unity within the squad after Julian Alvarez was subjected to a hostile reception from his own supporters. The Argentine forward, who has been heavily linked with a sensational move to Arsenal, faced a barrage of boos during Atletico's recent home clash against Villarreal.
Diego Simeone is publicly backing Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid supporters booed and whistled at him during their match against Villarreal. Arsenal and Barcelona are monitoring the fallout closely, identifying the 26-year-old forward as a primary target to reinforce their attack before the transfer window closes.
Raphinha has quickly clarified his intention following suggestions that his Spider-Man celebration against Elche was a secret nod to Barcelona transfer target Julian Alvarez. The Brazilian forward struck twice in a dominant victory and has now revealed a heartwarming, family-oriented reason behind his viral post-match gesture, putting an end to the swirling social media speculation.
Diego Simeone has staunchly defended Julian Alvarez after the Argentina international suffered a hostile reception from Atletico Madrid supporters during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Villarreal. The forward faced loud jeers at the Metropolitano following a summer-long transfer saga involving Barcelona, prompting his manager to issue a firm vow of protection.
Julian Alvarez endured a highly hostile reception from Atletico Madrid supporters during Sunday's dramatic 2-2 La Liga draw with Villarreal. The Argentine forward was brutally booed as he entered the pitch from the bench, with fans directing explicit chants at him, demanding his immediate departure amid intense summer transfer links to Arsenal and Barcelona.
Julian Alvarez is reportedly open to joining Arsenal this summer despite holding significant reservations about returning to England. The forward has previously viewed Barcelona as his dream destination, but with the Catalan club stepping back, he is now seriously considering a move to North London as the transfer window approaches its crucial final days.
Furious Atletico Madrid supporters have staged angry protests at the club's training ground targeting Julian Alvarez following his push to join Barcelona this summer. Banners demanding the Argentine's departure were displayed after hostile chants echoed during their La Liga opener, leaving the forward's relationship with the fanbase in tatters.
Atletico Madrid have reportedly reached a breakthrough in negotiations with Arsenal over the sale of Julian Alvarez, but the move faces a significant hurdle from the player himself. Despite the clubs finding common ground, the World Cup winner is said to be blocking the switch to North London as he holds out for a move to Barcelona.
Diego Simeone has addressed the whistles directed at Julian Alvarez by Atletico Madrid supporters during their 2-0 victory over Malaga. The Argentine striker was omitted from the matchday squad amid ongoing transfer controversy following his recent comments at the World Cup.
Barcelona have parked their pursuit of Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid rejected a €100m offer for the Argentine striker. Sporting director Deco and manager Hansi Flick are now exploring alternative targets to replace Robert Lewandowski before the transfer window closes.
Julian Alvarez was entirely left out of the Atletico Madrid squad for their opening La Liga fixture against Malaga on Wednesday. The high-profile omission comes amid intense speculation linking the Argentine with a move to Barcelona, despite Diego Simeone insisting the forward simply needs more time to train following his recent international commitments with Argentina.
