‘He’s spoken to Mikel Arteta’ - Julian Alvarez says no to Arsenal & still has heart set on Barcelona
Julian Alvarez has reportedly rejected a potential move to Arsenal, as he remains focused on a transfer to Barcelona despite Atletico Madrid's opposition. The situation remains fluid as the transfer window deadline approaches.
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Julian Alvarez still has his heart set on Barcelona despite Atletico insisting they will not sell the forward to the Catalans.
Arsenal have emerged as a potential alternative destination but have been told by the Argentina international that he does not want to move to the Gunners.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein has an update on the situation and doesn’t expect Alvarez to leave Atletico for Arsenal.
> “It’s a low chance that he will come to Arsenal because he’s had his heart set on Barcelona, if he leaves Atletico,” he told TNT Sports.
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