Alvarez Favors Barcelona as Real Madrid's Blockbuster Bid Is Rejected
The Argentine forward prefers Barcelona amid interest from several clubs, with Atletico Madrid having rejected Real Madrid's bid of around €150 million.
The Argentine forward prefers Barcelona amid interest from several clubs, with Atletico Madrid having rejected Real Madrid's bid of around €150 million.
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has named Julián Alvarez and Désiré Doué as targets, arguing that bringing in a pacey striker could put the Gunners in position to dominate the Premier League and mount a serious Champions League push.
English media report Arsenal will approach Atlético Madrid again to sign Julián Álvarez; the player favors Barcelona, with Atlético's asking price around €150 million.
Premier League champions Arsenal plan to spend around £174 million in the summer transfer window as they push to wrap up moves for Kroupi and Morgan Rogers as quickly as possible.
Romano says Barcelona are pushing ahead on the Alvarez deal and the player clearly wants to join; Atletico's asking price could exceed Griezmann's former transfer fee.
Romano confirms Álvarez will not renew his contract with Atlético Madrid; Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have been granted permission to make contact as the transfer battle heats up.
Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez has made it clear he will only join Barcelona if he leaves, dealing a major blow to Arsenal's summer transfer plans after the Gunners made him their top target.
Reports say Paris Saint-Germain have green-lit a move to hijack Arsenal and Barcelona in the race for Julián Álvarez, with a record-breaking bid in the works; the player favors Barcelona, but Atlético Madrid's asking price remains the biggest obstacle.
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