Transfer: Arsenal give Julian Alvarez condition to approach Atletico for deal

Arsenal remain keen on signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.

However, the Premier League champions will only make their move if they get the green light from Alvarez.

The Gunners are confident that they can agree a fee with Atletico for the 26-year-old.

But Alvarez still has his heart set on remaining in LaLiga to play for Barcelona.

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Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “Arsenal remain attentive to Julián Álvarez situation and internal feeling is they can reach an agreement with Atlético on the fee.

“But #AFC will only bid if Julián decides to open doors to the move: his stance will be the key factor.

“So far, Julián only wanted Barcelona.”