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Atletico Blocks Arsenal’s £120 m Alvarez Bid

6/4/2026

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  • Atletico Madrid says Julian Alvarez is not for sale as Arsenal moves toward formal transfer talks.
  • Alvarez’s contract runs to 2030 with a €500 million release clause, and the club demands offers match a £120 million valuation.
  • Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta, who signed Alvarez in 2024, admires the 26-year-old striker, who has 49 goals in 106 games, and is assessing a formal bid while Atletico blocks offers.