Arsenal goes on the offensive for Julián Álvarez

The Argentine continues to be Mikel Arteta's main desire.

Javier Parra Peña | 7 Aug 2026 | 23.30
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Arsenal goes back in for Julián Álvarez.
Arsenal goes back in for Julián Álvarez.

Arsenal has reactivated the interest in signing Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old forward from Atlético de Madrid, in this summer transfer window. The Gunners want to secure a major offensive signing to reclaim the Premier League title.

Following the renewal of Vinícius with Real Madrid and Barcelona's exclusion of the Argentine attacker, the London club is preparing an offer of 70 million euros, along with including Viktor Gyökeres and an annual gross salary of 20 million euros to secure his transfer.

The conditions of Arsenal's proposal to Atlético de Madrid

The financial proposal being finalized by Arsenal's technical department includes a fixed payment of 70 million euros and the loan of Viktor Gyökeres' contract to persuade Atlético de Madrid. In terms of the contract, the British club offers Álvarez a deal with a salary of 20 million euros gross per season to secure his return to the Premier League.

Despite the 26-year-old forward initially expressing reluctance to return to English football, Barcelona's withdrawal to focus on Rodri leaves the London club as the only available option. During the World Cup 2026, the forward informed Atletico's management of his desire to leave, making the Emirates Stadium proposal align with his club change demands.

Arsenal makes a new move for Julián Álvarez

Julián Álvarez's fit in Mikel Arteta's trio

Coach Mikel Arteta sees the Argentine international as the central piece of his attacking line to contend for the Premier League and Champions League titles. In this setup, the forward would take the role of the starting center forward, supported by Bukayo Saka on the right flank and Eberechi Eze on the left wing.

The offensive line restructure follows Leandro Trossard's departure to Beşiktaş in this transfer window. Additionally, Bruno Guimarães' arrival will bring associative variations in midfield to supply Arteta's attacking trio.

Arsenal's executives will send the formal offer of 70 million euros plus Gyökeres to Atlético de Madrid before August 15. If Madrid's management accepts the transfer terms, Arsenal will call Julián Álvarez's agents to London to finalize the contract signing and conduct the player's medical examination.

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