Arsenal have initiated direct negotiations with Atletico Madrid regarding Julian Alvarez, as reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano. A meeting occurred in London with Atleti’s director Mateu Alemany, signaling the Premier League champions’ serious intent to secure the Argentine forward before the transfer deadline.
Financial negotiations remain the primary hurdle, with Arsenal proposing £103 million plus £4 million in add-ons, while Atletico is reportedly seeking £129 million, creating a significant gap in discussions.
Alvarez’s personal preferences complicate matters further, as he has not yet expressed interest in moving to England, maintaining Barcelona as his preferred destination. However, Barcelona’s offer was recently declined by Atletico, which has also rejected a proposition from Real Madrid, indicating the club’s reluctance to part with its key player.
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Tensions between Alvarez and a segment of Atletico’s supporters intensified when banners appeared outside the club’s training center in Majadahonda. One displayed “Julián out,” while another used traffic sign imagery to state “19 forbidden,” referencing Alvarez’s shirt number.
This is part of a broader decline in Alvarez’s relationship with the fanbase, following vocal criticism during the club’s LaLiga opener against Malaga.
