{"id":259852,"date":"2026-08-27T17:35:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T17:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/27\/arsenal-hold-positive-julian-alvarez-talks-with-deal-timeline-revealed\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T17:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T17:35:11","slug":"arsenal-hold-positive-julian-alvarez-talks-with-deal-timeline-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/27\/arsenal-hold-positive-julian-alvarez-talks-with-deal-timeline-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal hold positive Julian Alvarez talks with deal timeline revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Arsenal<\/a>\u2019s pursuit of Julian Alvarez<\/a> has reached its most important stage after a summer dominated by uncertainty, public arguments and conflicting messages.<\/p>\n

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The Argentina international has wanted to leave Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, but his preferred destination has always been Barcelona.<\/p>\n

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That created a major problem for Arsenal.<\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta have admired Alvarez throughout the window<\/a>, but they were unwilling to make an enormous offer without knowing that he genuinely wanted to return to England.<\/p>\n

Barcelona\u2019s interest initially appeared to place the Gunners at a considerable disadvantage.<\/p>\n

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Julian Alvarez for Atletico Madrid last season<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Competition<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Apps<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Starts<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Goals<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Assists<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Goal involvements<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Yellow cards<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Red cards<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Minutes<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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La Liga<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1,903<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Champions League<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1,241<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Copa del Rey<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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315<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Spanish Super Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Total<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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49<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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42<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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20<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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29<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3,549<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

The Spanish champions submitted an \u00a386 million bid and club president Joan Laporta publicly encouraged Atl\u00e9tico to accept it.<\/p>\n

However, Atletico reacted pretty angrily.<\/p>\n

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They accused Barcelona of handling the pursuit improperly and insisted their refusal to negotiate was based on principle rather than price.<\/p>\n

That position has now been formally supported by the Atl\u00e9tico board, who have completely ruled out<\/a> selling Alvarez to their domestic rivals.<\/p>\n

Atl\u00e9tico confirmed that no talks with Barcelona will take place, and the breakdown has left Alvarez in an increasingly uncomfortable position.<\/p>\n

He was booed by sections of the Atl\u00e9tico support during Sunday\u2019s 2-2 draw with Villarreal, with the hostility beginning before he entered the game as a substitute.<\/p>\n

Alvarez then went directly down the tunnel after the final whistle rather than joining his teammates in acknowledging the crowd.<\/p>\n

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The 26-year-old has subsequently missed two training sessions. Atletico have officially attributed his absence to illness, but the timing has added further tension to an already difficult situation.<\/p>\n

Barcelona remains his preferred option, yet Atletico\u2019s stance<\/a> means that route is effectively closed.<\/p>\n

Alvarez must now choose between remaining in Madrid or giving Arsenal permission to complete one of the biggest transfers in their history.<\/p>\n

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\n Arsenal given major Julian Alvarez encouragement after Atl\u00e9tico Madrid update<\/strong>
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The latest update from the BBC<\/a> suggests the groundwork has already been completed.<\/p>\n

Discussions between Arsenal and Atl\u00e9tico over a club agreement have been ‘positive’, meaning negotiations would not need to begin from the start if Alvarez approves the move.<\/p>\n

They claim a transfer could consequently progress very quickly once the player gives his answer, with Atletico willing to do business with the Gunners.<\/p>\n

Atl\u00e9tico have been seeking around \u00a3128 million, and Arsenal believe they can finance a deal, although they are not expected to submit a formal bid without receiving clear encouragement from Alvarez.<\/p>\n

Berta\u2019s involvement could be particularly useful.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal\u2019s sporting director spent almost 12 years at Atl\u00e9tico and possesses detailed knowledge of the Spanish club\u2019s hierarchy, negotiating methods and financial expectations.<\/p>\n

However, Berta also knows time is running out.<\/p>\n

Completing the medical, contract and registration process for a transfer of this size will require Alvarez to make a decision soon.<\/p>\n

Arteta declined to discuss the \u00a3200,000-per-week<\/a> forward during his latest press conference, but Arsenal\u2019s interest remains active.<\/p>\n

The clubs appear ready to do business, so everything now depends on whether Alvarez is prepared to abandon his Barcelona plan and commit fully to Arsenal.<\/p>\n