{"id":254162,"date":"2026-07-22T15:10:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T15:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/if-theres-a-1-percent-chance-arsenal-will-move-journalist-reveals-gunners-stance-on-potential-deal-for-superstar-striker\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T15:10:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T15:10:42","slug":"if-theres-a-1-percent-chance-arsenal-will-move-journalist-reveals-gunners-stance-on-potential-deal-for-superstar-striker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/if-theres-a-1-percent-chance-arsenal-will-move-journalist-reveals-gunners-stance-on-potential-deal-for-superstar-striker\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;If there\u2019s a 1 percent chance, Arsenal will move&#8221; &#8211; Journalist reveals Gunners stance on potential deal for superstar striker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5194887\" data-slug-id=\"2811749\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Journalist Ben Jacobs has opened up about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/team\/arsenal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Arsenal<\/a>&#8216;s reported pursuit of Julian Alvarez. He revealed that while his release clause makes it unlikely, the north London side are open to any possibility.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners are reportedly looking to strengthen their attack after winning the Premier League title last season. They have been heavily linked with Alvarez for a potential move. However, his contract with Atletico Madrid, which expires in 2030, has a release clause worth \u20ac500 million.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"template__newsletter-inline-banner-form-combo-widget\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<p><img id=\"subscribe-img\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\nThanks for the submission!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>However, journalist <em>Ben Jacobs<\/em> has revealed that some clubs in the UEFA Champions League can get it done for a cheaper amount. He reported (h\/t <em><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/afcstuff\/status\/2079881370889842773\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">afcstuff<\/a><\/em>):<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cJulian Alvarez is the dream target for Arsenal. His release clause is \u20ac500m, but my information is that there are provisions for certain Champions League clubs to do it cheaper, but cheaper is still probably out of the price range of all clubs.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>Jacobs added that even if it was around \u20ac150 million, there would be added taxes as well. However, he pointed out that Andrea Berta signed Alvarez at Atletico Madrid and hence, he will be aware of the details of the deal. <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cMaybe Alvarez stays at Atletico, maybe Barcelona come back in, but don\u2019t rule out Arsenal. If there\u2019s a 1% chance of Alvarez moving to the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal will move,\u201d he added.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Alvarez joined Atletico Madrid from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/team\/manchester-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Manchester City<\/a> in 2024. He has scored 49 goals and provided 17 assists in 106 games for them. <\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Arsenal target Julian Alvarez revealed he wants to leave Atletico Madrid last month<\/h2>\n<p>Earlier this year, Real Madrid had made a statement that they had made a bid for Julian Alvarez, which Atletico Madrid rejected. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/team\/barcelona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Barcelona<\/a> have also been heavily linked with the Argentina striker, along with Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst all the speculation about his future, Alvarez spoke to the media during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and said (h\/t <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11095\/13556913\/julian-alvarez-atletico-madrid-striker-says-he-wants-to-leave-club-to-fulfil-his-dream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Sky Sports<\/a><\/em>):<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I spoke with people at the club, with those I had to speak with and the best thing for everyone is \u200ca transfer and I want to fulfil my dream. It&#8217;s not the time to talk about this, but I also can&#8217;t hide \u2060it. I try to \u2060be an honest person.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Alvarez scored 20 goals and provided nine assists in 49 games across competitions for Atletico Madrid last season. 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