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.
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.
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