Alvarez open to Arsenal move as Atletico ties sour

Julian Alvarez's relationship with Atletico Madrid is turning 'unsavoury', and Arsenal are now an emergency option.

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What happened. Julian Alvarez is open to joining Arsenal, having previously favoured Barcelona, as his relationship with Atletico Madrid turns 'unsavoury'.

• Arteta and Berta have kept frequent contact with Alvarez this summer.
• Alvarez still prefers Barcelona but views Arsenal as a welcome emergency solution.
• The 26-year-old Argentina forward's preference was Barcelona before this development.

Arsenal could be an alternative if Barcelona don't move, but Alvarez's preference remains the Catalan club.

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