Julián Álvarez rejects Arsenal

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Julián Álvarez has stopped Arsenal's attempt to bring him to London in the final days of the transfer window: according to El Chiringuito, the 26-year-old forward did not answer a call from Mikel Arteta because he does not want to return to the Premier League. The Atlético de Madrid player needs to resolve his future before the deadline, and the English club is one of the main routes for a sale.

The move comes after Arsenal rekindled their interest with the capacity to exceed 100 million pounds. The problem now lies not only in reaching an agreement between clubs but in convincing a player whose goal remains outside English football.

Julián Álvarez does not answer Mikel Arteta's call

The direct involvement of Mikel Arteta aimed to bridge the gap with Julián Álvarez, but the player's response has complicated the plan. According to information revealed by Josep Pedrerol, the Argentine did not pick up the call because he currently rules out another spell in the Premier League after his time at Manchester City.

The scenario poses a problem for Atlético de Madrid. The club sees Arsenal as a financially viable exit and has evaluated up to 150 million euros this summer to authorize the striker's transfer.

The London club also has the financial muscle to pursue the deal. The latest reports in England suggest that Arsenal is willing to exceed 100 million pounds, although this amount still depends on Álvarez's approval.

His sporting impact explains the figures surrounding the negotiation. Since arriving from Manchester City in 2024 for an initial sum close to 64 million pounds, he has amassed 49 goals and 17 assists in 106 matches with Atlético, with a contract in place until 2030.

Atlético de Madrid needs to unlock the transfer

The situation has also become complicated internally. Julián Álvarez has expressed his desire to change teams during the summer, and his relationship with part of the fan base has deteriorated, especially after recent matches at the Metropolitano.

The sale would also allow Atlético de Madrid to have financial leeway to intervene again in the market. The sports management continues to assess attacking reinforcements, and a deal exceeding 100 million would immediately alter their options before the deadline.

FC Barcelona remains in the background as the preferred destination for the forward. Barcelona still views Álvarez as a target for their attack, but the relationship between the clubs and economic differences have so far hindered turning that interest into an agreement.

Arsenal keeps the operation open

The clock now plays a decisive role. Arsenal has the financial means, and Mikel Arteta wants to bring the Argentine on board, but the player's refusal to return to England blocks a path that Madrid sees as particularly beneficial.

With the transfer deadline approaching, the next decision primarily rests with Julián Álvarez: accepting to listen to Arsenal could open negotiations for over 100 million pounds; maintaining his refusal would force Atlético to seek another solution or face the season with the striker still in their squad.

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