"Julian has spoken with Mikel Arteta to negotiate his signing with Arsenal!"

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Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old Argentine forward, is uncertain about his future at Atlético de Madrid just three days before the deadline. The Arsenal transfer market is still willing to make a deal close to 150 million euros, but the player has reportedly once again rejected the opportunity to join Mikel Arteta's team.

Julián Álvarez does not give the green light to Arsenal

The main hurdle for Arsenal is no longer reaching an economic agreement with Atlético, but convincing Álvarez. According to David Ornstein, the Argentine forward spoke with Mikel Arteta, expressing his reluctance to sign with the London club.

Arsenal was seen as an option that Atlético had agreed to consider to facilitate a departure. The red and white club maintains a demand close to 150 million euros, with the stance of closing any transfer to another Spanish team.

The situation leaves the English team awaiting a change in the player's stance. Ornstein believes that a move is unlikely as long as Álvarez remains unwilling, although the scenario could still shift before the market closes.

Furthermore, Atlético has excluded Barcelona from any negotiations. CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín publicly stated that Álvarez will not be transferred to the Catalan club as long as he remains in charge of the club.

🚨 @David_Ornstein: “There is a low chance that Julian Alvarez comes to Arsenal. He’s spoken to Mikel Arteta & said he doesn’t want to come. That could change, but it’s NOT developing. If they don’t get him, maybe they stick with what they’ve got.” ❌🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/dqD8kBjDmZ

— afcstuff (@afcstuff) August 29, 2026

Atlético de Madrid holds firm on Julián Álvarez

The conflict is reaching a critical point after Atlético set specific conditions for a potential exit. According to information from Cadena SER, the club stated that an offer of 150 million euros must be received before June 20th if Álvarez wanted to leave during this transfer window.

The forward had expressed his desire to leave, and Barcelona had shown interest, but Atlético refused to negotiate with the Catalan side. The Madrid-based club even turned down a 100 million euros proposal and stood firm on a potential sale.

Meanwhile, Álvarez is facing a sports situation affected by his recent absence from training sessions. The Argentine did not participate in several practices and was left out of Atlético's squad for the match against Sevilla, with no specific return date announced for his training resumption.

Álvarez's performance also underscores the importance of the decision for Atlético: since his arrival from Manchester City in 2024, he has scored 49 goals and provided 17 assists in 107 matches for the red and white team. His contract holds a release clause of 500 million euros, but the club has considered a valuation of 150 million for a negotiated departure.

Arsenal awaits a decision before the deadline

Arsenal needs Julián Álvarez to change his stance for the deal with Atlético to proceed to a transfer. The English club has shown financial capability to approach the 150 million euros, but the forward's current refusal is blocking the operation.

With the market entering its final days, the next move will depend on Álvarez. If he maintains his rejection of Mikel Arteta's project, Arsenal will struggle to complete the signing of Julián Álvarez before the deadline, while Atlético will have to address the forward's continuity amidst the ongoing conflict.

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