Overview
- Arsenal have opened talks with Julián Álvarez’s representatives over personal terms and told him he would play as a central striker.
- Atlético Madrid are expected to seek more than €120 million for the forward, and no club-to-club offer has been disclosed.
- Arsenal are exploring player sales to fund a deal, with reports pointing to a possible Kai Havertz exit and suggesting Gabriel Jesus could leave.
- Barcelona are described as Álvarez’s preferred destination, though their spending limits raise doubts about matching Atlético’s price.
- PSG and Chelsea are also linked, and Chelsea’s likely absence from the Champions League is seen as a drawback for the player.