Arsenal offers a CRAZY trade for Julián Álvarez

Atletico's team keeps receiving offers for the Argentine forward in this summer market

Héctor Andreu | 16 Jul 2026 | 11.18
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The Arsenal offers Gyokeres for Julián Álvarez / Marca
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Julián Álvarez is once again one of the major protagonists in the transfer market. While the Argentine forward remains fully focused on the 2026 World Cup with the Albiceleste national team, his future continues to spark top-level rumors. The transfer market of Atlético de Madrid is buzzing around the Argentine, but the club insists that they count on him for the upcoming season. Nonetheless, various European clubs are still exploring ways to try to secure one of the most sought-after strikers on the international scene.

Among those suitors, Arsenal has reappeared, keeping a close eye on the Argentine international's situation. According to the latest information from England, the London-based club is considering a complex operation that could involve Viktor Gyokeres as a key component to facilitate a negotiation that, in any case, promises to be one of the most significant of the summer.

Julián Álvarez remains a top priority for Arsenal

Journalist Ben Jacobs has stated that Arsenal is closely monitoring the forward's future, and a change of scenario cannot be ruled out once the World Cup concludes. The English club believes that the player's priority is to wear the FC Barcelona shirt, but they are also aware that Atlético de Madrid does not consider strengthening a direct rival in LaLiga.

This refusal creates an opportunity for other European clubs. At the Emirates Stadium, they believe that there are still real chances to convince both the player and the Spanish club if they manage to present a sufficiently attractive sporting and economic proposal.

The 26-year-old forward is under a long-term contract with the Madrid club and continues to be one of the main offensive references of the project. His performance during the last season, combined with his displays with Argentina, has further reinforced his value in the international market.

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal's key card

One of the most striking aspects of the operation is the potential involvement of Viktor Gyokeres. According to the information shared by Ben Jacobs, Arsenal is considering two parallel moves to facilitate the signing of Julián Álvarez.

The idea would be to bring in the Argentine forward while Atlético de Madrid would independently have the chance to acquire Viktor Gyokeres, who has been linked with some of the top European clubs for months due to his outstanding goal-scoring performances.

Although both negotiations would be separate contractually, the strategy would allow the Madrid club to immediately cover the potential departure of their main attacking reference, reducing the sporting impact that losing one of their most decisive players would entail.

Gyokeres offered as part of the exchange for Julián Álvarez

Atlético de Madrid maintains a firm stance

At the moment, Atlético de Madrid remains calm about the situation. The club believes that Julián Álvarez is a core part of their project, and there is no intention to negotiate with teams from the Spanish competition, a stance held since the beginning of the transfer window.

However, the clauses signed by the forward could lead to a different scenario for foreign clubs. According to reports from England, the general release clause stands at 500 million euros, but there is a specific pathway for certain teams competing in the Champions League.

In that case, the transfer cost would amount to around 130 million euros, a figure that, including taxes and other expenses, would raise the final outlay to approximately 150 million.

All of this makes the operation one of the most complex of the summer, especially because Arsenal would need to combine different sales and financial adjustments to face such a significant investment.

Meanwhile, Julián Álvarez remains fully focused on the 2026 World Cup. Argentina is heading into crucial semifinals with the aim of reaching another World Cup final and defending the title they won four years ago.

Once the tournament concludes, definitive discussions will begin. Atlético de Madrid aims to retain its star, FC Barcelona is preparing a new offensive, and Arsenal is determined to make a major impact in the market, using Viktor Gyokeres as part of a strategy that could reshape the future of Julián Álvarez.

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