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Arsenal Eyes £87M Transfer for Dissatisfied Julián Álvarez

1/27/2026

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Arsenal is pursuing a summer transfer for Julián Álvarez of Atlético Madrid after he expressed dissatisfaction.
Arsenal would pay about £87 million for the forward, who scored 40 goals in 86 appearances for Atlético.
Atlético Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta has maintained ties with Álvarez's camp, facilitating informal talks.
Gary Lineker has emphasized that signing Álvarez could boost Arsenal's attacking options amid their goal-scoring struggles, with Barcelona and others watching.

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Arsenal is pursuing a summer transfer for Julián Álvarez of Atlético Madrid after he expressed dissatisfaction.
Arsenal would pay about £87 million for the forward, who scored 40 goals in 86 appearances for Atlético.
Atlético Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta has maintained ties with Álvarez's camp, facilitating informal talks.
Gary Lineker has emphasized that signing Álvarez could boost Arsenal's attacking options amid their goal-scoring struggles, with Barcelona and others watching.