Julian Alvarez has made a final decision over joining Arsenal this summer.
The Argentine striker is said to be Mikel Arteta’s dream signing to improve the Gunners’ attack.
Interest dates back over a year, with Arteta reportedly weighing up making a move for the World Cup winner last summer before plumping for Viktor Gyokeres.
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Gyokeres’ debut season in north London has been somewhat of a success. He scored important goal en route to the club winning the Premier League, but was overlooked in Arsenal’s biggest games - including the Champions League final.
Alvarez is attracting plenty of interest ahead of the summer transfer window - which opens in just a week’s time - with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain also keen.
Atletico Madrid are desperate to keep hold of their star forward, and have publicly vented their frustration at media reports surrounding their player’s future in light of Barca’s interest.
It did appear that Alvarez exiting Atletico was a foregone conclusion. But not anymore.
Spanish outlet Cadena SER report that the Alvarez has no interest in joining Arsenal and PSG. He only has eyes for Barcelona - and is currently most likely to stay with Atletico Madrid.
Alvarez is happy to remain in the Spanish capital as he will not push for an exit.
Atletico are not open to talks with Barcelona, meaning there are currently no discussions ongoing and, as it stands, the player will stay put.
