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25 Aug 2026 | 08.30
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Arsenal has stepped up its efforts to finalize the signing of Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old forward from Atlético de Madrid. It is the main request from Mikel Arteta to lead his project.
Faced with the Madrid club's firm refusal to sell the Argentine international to FC Barcelona, the Emirates Stadium's top brass stands as the only possible way out before the market closes on September 1st, willing to meet the financial demands set at 150 million euros (128 million pounds).
Atlético de Madrid's Stance and Rejection of Negotiations with FC Barcelona
The board presided over by Enrique Cerezo remains firm in its decision to block any transfer of Álvarez to Camp Nou, the striker's preferred destination for family reasons. This stance led to part of the audience at the Metropolitano booing the 26-year-old player this past Sunday during the 2-2 draw with Villarreal.
Atletico's sports director, Mateu Alemany, traveled to London last week to set the player's valuation at 150 million euros before the British top brass. Arsenal has the financial leeway to make the payment after completing previous deals such as those of Bruno Guimarães and Ezri Konsa.
Arsenal knows the conditions that Atlético de Madrid is looking for regarding Julián Álvarez and the player's aspirations.
— Veronica Brunati (@verobrunati) August 24, 2026
It was the first team to explore the possibility of buying him. The player's priority was Barcelona. To stay in Spain for family reasons.
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Mikel Arteta's Strategy to Convince Julián Álvarez
Coach Mikel Arteta and sports director Andrea Berta consider Álvarez the top priority to complete the offensive project of the Gunners. Although the forward preferred to continue his career in Spain, his agents have shown a more receptive position towards the London proposal after it became clear that moving to Barcelona was not possible.
Arteta is confident that the former Manchester City player will fully commit to Arsenal's tactical scheme once the transfer is completed. The English leadership has the structure ready to formalize the contract documentation as soon as the player gives final approval.
Arsenal's envoys will have direct contact with Álvarez's circle in the next 48 hours. In this meeting, the British entity will seek formal approval from the forward to send the 150 million euros offer to Atlético de Madrid's offices and schedule his medical examination in London.
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