Julian Alvarez transfer news: Arsenal only likely exit after Atletico say no to Barcelona
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Julian Alvarez has not attended Atletico Madrid training after being privately informed the club will not sell him to Barcelona, with his only potential exit appearing to be a move to Arsenal.
- Atletico Madrid communicated to Alvarez and his advisors that they will not negotiate with Barcelona for the Argentina international, and the striker has missed two training sessions citing illness.
- The club has publicly reiterated its refusal to sell Alvarez to Barcelona, while remaining open to selling him to Arsenal, with direct talks held between Atletico and Arsenal regarding a potential transfer fee of €150 million (£128 million).
- Atletico director Mateu Alemany met with Arsenal officials in London, and although Alvarez desires a move to Barcelona, discussions between Atletico and Arsenal have been positive and a deal could progress quickly if Alvarez agrees.
- Atletico released two statements emphasizing their unanimous board support for not negotiating a transfer to Barcelona, firmly closing the door on that option.
