Tottenham are unwilling to sell Cristian Romero to Arsenal despite the Gunners' centre-back search, with Atletico Madrid now front-runners in a deal that could match Inter's €40m framework.
Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez has reached a critical juncture, with sporting director Deco in Madrid for fresh talks while Atletico Madrid continue to block a sale to their La Liga rivals.
Mohamed Salah is weighing his next move after leaving Liverpool, with Trabzonspor reportedly closest to a deal while Atletico Madrid explore a European alternative.
Atletico Madrid are reportedly willing to let Julian Alvarez join Arsenal, but the Argentina striker still favors Barcelona as the Gunners look to sharpen an attack built around Viktor Gyokeres after last season's Premier League triumph and Champions League final heartbreak against PSG.
After leaving Liverpool by mutual consent, Mohamed Salah faces a World Cup test with Egypt before reports link him to Atletico Madrid as Antoine Griezmann's successor in Spain.
Atletico Madrid are leaning toward selling Julian Alvarez to Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain and have ruled out Barcelona. Trust between the player and the club has broken down, with the transfer fee potentially reaching €150 million.
Álvarez admitted after the World Cup that he hopes to complete a transfer and fulfill his dream; Atletico had previously rejected Real Madrid's bid, with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain also linked.
In-house sources say Arsenal have not reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid over a swap involving Gyokeres and Alvarez, with Arteta's team preferring to keep both players.
Gabriel Martinelli's future at Arsenal remains in doubt as Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain continue to monitor the situation, with the Gunners' push to upgrade their left flank potentially accelerating his departure.
The Argentine forward prefers Barcelona amid interest from several clubs, with Atletico Madrid having rejected Real Madrid's bid of around €150 million.
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