Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid, Arsenal and Manchester City
29 August 2026
Atletico Madrid have reportedly given Julian Alvarez until Sunday to resolve his future and are now willing to sell before the transfer deadline for about £128 million. Arsenal are pursuing the striker while Manchester City have also held talks over a return.
Alvarez missed four consecutive training sessions and is expected to sit out Atletico’s match at Sevilla. Reports say the club wants a decision by Sunday, while Arsenal remain interested and Manchester City have held talks about bringing the Argentina striker back.