Arsenal eye Julian Alvarez as Barcelona cool interest

Julian Alvarez returns to training but is left out of Atletico's squad, sparking fresh transfer talk.

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What happened. Julian Alvarez was left out of Atletico Madrid's squad for a friendly against Marseille due to lack of fitness, not transfer speculation. Arsenal remain interested, while Barcelona have lost hope of signing him.

• Alvarez returned to training earlier this week after extended break.
• Atletico's decision is fitness-related, not about his future.
• Barcelona have slowly lost hope a transfer is possible.

Arsenal's interest persists as Alvarez's situation develops before the new La Liga season.

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