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Atlético Rejects €129 million Álvarez Offer; United Targets Darlow

6/10/2026

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Atlético Madrid Rejects

Atlético Madrid rejected Real Madrid's €129 million bid for striker Julián Álvarez on Tuesday.
Real Madrid had offered €150 million and Barcelona €100 million, both rejected.
Arsenal are the only club with funds for a near-world-record Álvarez fee.
Manchester United target Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer, while Newcastle’s right-back Tino Livramento is linked with Arsenal and Manchester City but a €68 million fee may block a move.

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Arsenal Drops Pursuit

Arsenal have dropped their pursuit of Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz after Juventus said he is not for sale.
They are now eyeing left-wing alternatives such as Nico Williams, Rafael Leão and Bradley Barcola.
Sporting director Andrea Berta builds shortlists and pits multiple targets against each other to negotiate better terms.

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Arnold Stays Real

Trent Alexander-Arnold posted on Instagram that he feels at home at Real Madrid and will work this summer to win trophies.
He said the club welcomed him from day one and that he has no plans to leave.
José Mourinho will be his third Madrid manager after Xabi Alonso’s dismissal and caretaker Álvaro Arbeloa’s spell.
Alexander-Arnold pledged to take a break this off-season before intensifying training for the next campaign.

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Atlético Madrid Rejects

Atlético Madrid rejected Real Madrid's €129 million bid for striker Julián Álvarez on Tuesday.
Real Madrid had offered €150 million and Barcelona €100 million, both rejected.
Arsenal are the only club with funds for a near-world-record Álvarez fee.
Manchester United target Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer, while Newcastle’s right-back Tino Livramento is linked with Arsenal and Manchester City but a €68 million fee may block a move.

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