Arsenal’s pursuit of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez hit with setback

July 17, 2026 20:23 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

The Gunners have long been admirers of the Argentine forward, and recent reports indicated they were keen to secure his signature.

Nevertheless, Atletico Madrid have indicated no intention to sell the World Cup champion during this transfer window.

The club has already rejected attractive offers from Real Madrid and Barcelona and will not consider a £170 million fee for the 26‑year‑old.

This development represents a setback for Arsenal. Manager Mikel Arteta, a strong admirer of Alvarez, has urged the club to pursue a deal.

Arsenal are expected to explore other options, with reports suggesting they are preparing a formal offer for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers.

Rogers has signaled his willingness to move this summer, but the transfer is anticipated to be costly, likely exceeding £100 million.