This is one of the hot topics of this summer transfer window. Under contract until June 2030 with Atlético de Madrid, Julián Álvarez has been pushing for his transfer in recent weeks. While the Argentine striker has made FC Barcelona his priority, the 26-year-old is facing resistance from Madrid management, who do not want to hear about a departure to Catalonia. From then on, another European big name made a sensational entrance into this issue: Arsenal.
In search of offensive reinforcement, the London club hopes, in fact, to do well. In recent hours, the trend has even been very positive. Deprecated by the Colchoneros public, the Albiceleste scorer would begin to look favorably on a future at the Emirates Stadium. To do this, the Gunners will, despite everything, have to convince Atlético de Madrid. According to the latest information from The Independent and the Cadena Seran XXL offer is also in preparation.
100 million euros + Viktor Gyökeres
Indeed, Arsenal could attempt a spectacular move in these last days of the transfer window. While Viktor Gyökeres and Gabriel Jesus appeal to Diego Simeone, who wishes to strengthen his offensive sector, the English club could take advantage of this situation to include one of the two players, or even both, in an operation intended to reduce the amount to be paid for Álvarez, estimated at 130 million euros by Atlético. In recent hours, the Cadena Ser she claimed that Arsenal wanted to offer the following package: 100 million euros + Viktor Gyökeres.
It now remains to be seen whether this tempting offer will be enough to convince Atlético de Madrid to sell their striker. One thing is certain, Madrid management has no intention of discussing with Barça about the Argentinian. “The player suffers victimization, but the only victim in the Julián (Alvarez) case is us. A campaign of lies and half-truths has been orchestrated. Only Atlético suffers the consequences. They (the people of Barcelona) have caused us economic and social harm. There is 0% chance of selling him to Barça. This situation has nothing to do with money, it’s about dignity.”indicated the Colchoneros. And Arsenal intends to take advantage of it…
