The fans no longer want to see Alvarez, but Atletico Madrid do not want to sell him to Barcelona. There is the Arsenal option, who have put Gyokeres and Martinelli on the market.
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.
Barcelona are still without a genuine centre-forward even after the start of the season. That is why their attention is said to have recently turned to Borussia Dortmund and Serhou Guirassy.
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.