Julian Alvarez is a primary summer signing target for Arsenal, and Atletico Madrid's view of the forward is becoming less favorable. He was booed as he was substituted during a 4-1 Champions League victory against Club Brugge. The possibility for Arsenal to sign him appears to be increasing, as Alvarez's status is expected to diminish before the summer. Simeone’s team will not be in a position to demand a high fee for a player who is not performing. Arsenal seem to be in the best position to sign Alvarez if they still have interest in him this summer, and his current struggles will only assist them in reducing the price.

Arsenal continue to monitor Julian Alvarez, and a scout will be in attendance for Atletico Madrid's Champions League second leg against Club Brugge.

Team Talk reports that Arsenal are competing strongly with Barcelona for Julian Alvarez and are receiving ‘weekly’ updates on the Atletico Madrid player's situation. Alvarez’s camp have continued talks with Arsenal, and the club is preparing to intensify its interest. According to sources, Alvarez is prioritising a move to London if Barcelona cannot sign him. Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli are two players who could be offered to Atletico to reduce their £100m demands.

According to Radio La Red, Julián Alvarez will leave Atlético Madrid this summer and transfer to Barcelona. The report states that Arsenal also have an interest, but the Argentina international wants to move to Camp Nou.

A journalist has stated that Arsenal made a €120 million offer for Julian Alvarez. According to the journalist, the offer consisted of €100 million plus €20 million in bonuses and was made during the Club World Cup, but the club declined, stating that Julian Alvarez was not for sale. Journalist Ruben Uria reports that Arsenal also attempted to sign Alvarez last summer, but the attempt was rejected by both the club and the player. The reporter claimed on YouTube that the English side offered Alvarez a five-year contract valued at €12 million net per season. Uria asserts that Arsenal are still interested in the 25-year-old, but stated that as of February 16th, Julian Alvarez does not want to join the English team or return to the Premier League.

Sport reports that Arsenal are closely monitoring the situation of Julián Álvarez and that the Colchoneros have already rejected a €120 million offer from the club.

Arsenal are eager to bring Julian Alvarez back to England, while Viktor Gyokeres has struggled since his arrival from Sporting CP. Barcelona’s interest in Marcus Thuram could help Arsenal sign Alvarez.

Arsenal have shown interest in signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, but the Spanish club is unwilling to let him leave. The President of the Spanish club has a firm stance, maintaining that the player is committed to the project and that they do not want to lose him in the near future. The player has a €500 million release clause in his contract.

Julian Alvarez reportedly wants to join Barcelona this summer, despite significant interest from Arsenal and Chelsea. It is reported that Alvarez’s representatives have informed fellow suitors Arsenal, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain that he prefers a move to Camp Nou. However, he is open to returning to the Premier League if a transfer to Barcelona does not happen. Arsenal are also set to compete to sign him amid reports that Gabriel Jesus could be sold.

Arsenal are competing to sign Julian Alvarez but face competition from their London rivals Chelsea. ESPN Argentina reported that talks took place in England last week between representatives for Alvarez and the Premier League club.

According to TEAMtalk transfer insider Graeme Bailey, Arsenal have held discreet talks with intermediaries over a potential move for Julian Alvarez in 2026. Alvarez is reportedly becoming more frustrated with his situation at Atletico, and intermediaries connected to him have begun exploring alternative options after speaking with his camp about what he wants next. Per sources, Alvarez would only consider a move back to England if it involved relocating to London. Atletico will aim to recover the £82m they spent on Alvarez, and it could cost an amount nearer to £100m to sign him.

According to a report from Fichajes, Arsenal's interest in signing Julian Alvarez has recently intensified. The report adds that a €90 million offer could be tempting for the Spanish club if it is presented in the coming months.

Several reports have claimed that Arsenal could be willing to spend a significant amount to sign Julian Alvarez, although Atletico Madrid could demand a fee in excess of €100 million. An obstacle for Arsenal has been competition from Barcelona, who consider the 26-year-old an ideal target, while it is also said that Chelsea are making a strong effort for the Argentine. However, ESPN reports that Barcelona are considering offering Robert Lewandowski a new deal on reduced wages and may instead look towards a cheaper option like impending free agent Dusan Vlahovic due to Alvarez’s asking price. Chelsea’s interest is contingent on other transfer plans and whether they can qualify for the Champions League.

Thursday’s print edition of the Spanish newspaper Sport reported that Arsenal are prepared to spend a large amount of money for Julian Alvarez in what would be a significant move in the upcoming summer. The publication reiterated a €100m asking price.

Arsenal has made Julián Álvarez its top target for the upcoming transfer window. Julián Álvarez has a release clause of 500 million euros and a contract until 2030. English sources believe Atlético de Madrid could be willing to sell Julián Álvarez for around 150 million euros, or possibly 200 million euros with additional clauses. The Times reported that Arsenal would be willing to include some of its players to lower the cost and convince Atlético de Madrid.

TEAMtalk reports that Arsenal are preparing to increase their interest in Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. Sources indicate that Arsenal are willing to include first-team players in a potential summer deal. Arsenal had registered their interest after intermediaries connected with Alvarez’s representatives informed select clubs of his possible availability. Senior figures at Arsenal are discussing the forward's future. Sources told TEAMtalk that Arsenal have watched Alvarez in person within the last two weeks. Two Arsenal attackers, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, have been mentioned as potential players to be included in a deal for Alvarez. According to sources, the possibility of including one of them in a deal has been discussed.

Arsenal are exploring the possibility of signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid in the summer, with sporting director Andrea Berta being a key figure who is doing due diligence on the player. Alvarez has scored 11 goals in 30 appearances for Atletico Madrid so far this season and has not scored in his last 10 La Liga games. The player has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €120m. Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo stated that Alvarez is going through a moment where they do not know what is happening to him.

On the 'Rest is Football' podcast, Gary Lineker stated that Julián Álvarez is not completely satisfied with his life at Atlético de Madrid. Lineker also commented that Julián Álvarez is the type of player who could handle big occasions and that someone like him at Arsenal would make a significant difference.

According to ESPN, Arsenal are actively exploring a move for Julian Alvarez and will submit a bid in the summer if they are given encouragement from the player. The report states that Atletico Madrid, who paid €95m for Alvarez in 2024, hope to make a profit and will demand more than €100m for a sale. Arsenal's current efforts are to prepare for a summer move and will not result in a bid in the final days of the January window. ESPN noted that director Andrea Berta has a very strong relationship with Alvarez’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, as well as with the player's representatives.

Arsenal are monitoring Julian Alvarez’s situation, with rumours speculating that he could be set to leave Atletico Madrid following the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign. Arsenal have identified Alvarez as their ideal striker signing for 2026.

Julian Alvarez's agent has dismissed rumours of negotiations with Barcelona. According to Football Insider, Arsenal will have to pay over €92m for the Atletico Madrid striker this summer.

Arsenal are monitoring Julian Alvarez's situation and currently seem to be in a better position to sign him than Barcelona. The presence of Andrea Berta, an Arsenal director who brought Alvarez to the Spanish capital in the summer of 2024 before later moving to North London, is considered a potential advantage. Arsenal already have three prominent strikers, and at least one would have to be sold, which is also due to UEFA financial rules. The club's significant spending last year means that Arsenal may have to sell players in order to buy new ones next summer.

According to ESPN, Arsenal are exploring a summer move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and have made an informal enquiry over his availability. Atletico purchased Alvarez for £64 million plus £17 million in add-ons, and it could cost in excess of £87 million to sign him if the club considers a sale.

According to Team Talk, Arsenal and Chelsea have held talks with intermediaries about a move for Julian Alvarez, whose future in the Spanish capital is increasingly uncertain.

It is possible that Arsenal will pursue Julian Alvarez this summer, and according to Spanish sources, Atletico will ask for approximately 100 million euros for him.

Goal.com has reported that Arsenal have begun exploring a summer transfer for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. Sporting director Andrea Berta is using his connections at the Spanish club to assess the possibility of bringing the forward back to the Premier League.

Ekrem Konur reports that Arsenal are considering Julian Alvarez and could compete with Barcelona for the transfer. Konur also reports that the Argentina international could cost more than €150m, and possibly close to €200m.

David Ornstein revealed on the Sky Sports Transfer Show that Arsenal considered Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez during the summer and that he was discussed. It was also mentioned that there could be a possibility for an attacking signing in the future if players depart.

Arsenal had an interest in a potential deal for Julian Alvarez last summer and might renew their interest in the striker due to Viktor Gyokeres’ goalscoring difficulties this season. The Spanish publication Fichajes claims that Atletico Madrid would have to consider a sale if a suitable offer is received. It was reported that several clubs across Europe were interested in submitting a €150m bid for Alvarez. However, according to Fichajes, his recent decline in form has resulted in his market value dropping. Consequently, Arsenal could be in a strong position to sign Alvarez if they make a serious attempt to acquire him this summer.

90min reports that several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, are interested in Julián Álvarez after his debut season with Atlético Madrid. The report states there have been no negotiations or offers, and that his agent has denied receiving any official offers.

Arsenal is considering Julian Alvarez as a potential signing due to Kai Havertz's physical issues. Julian Alvarez is reportedly not very convinced about his current path at Atletico Madrid and would not mind a return to the Premier League. However, the transfer is complicated by the fact that there is just over a week left in the transfer window and Atletico Madrid's coach, Diego Simeone, is unlikely to easily let go of a player of Alvarez's caliber.

Arsenal are named as the 'strongest bidders' for Julián Alvarez, according to Marca. The Gunners are exploring multiple striker options this summer, and Alvarez is a key target. However, Alvarez intends to stay in La Liga due to his comfort level at Atlético Madrid. Alvarez moved to Atlético at the start of the 2024–25 season from Manchester City for a reported deal up to €95 million. He delivered 21 goal involvements in 37 league appearances last season.

Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid at the end of the season. Arsenal is particularly in need of a high-quality goal-scorer, and Julian Alvarez is seen as a potential leading figure for next season. His potential to add goals and creativity to Arsenal's attack, combined with his versatility and strong work ethic, makes him a valuable target. Meetings with interested clubs are set to start next week, and Atletico Madrid may consider selling him if a substantial offer is made during the summer. The 25-year-old striker, regarded as one of the best in La Liga, has scored 29 goals and provided six assists this season. His previous experience in the Premier League with Manchester City is acknowledged, and Erling Haaland has reportedly described him as an 'amazing footballer.' Arsenal's urgency for a reliable centre-forward is underscored by their recent difficulties in scoring, which have hindered their league title ambitions. Alvarez's capability to play across the front three and his defensive contributions further increase his attractiveness to the Gunners.