What happened. Julian Alvarez is reluctant to return to England, but Arsenal are interested in a swap deal involving Victor Gyokeres, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Alvarez has publicly pushed for a move to Barcelona this summer.
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta are huge admirers of the striker.
Mesut Ozil once shared similar doubts before joining Arsenal.

“I didn't want to join Arsenal like Julian Alvarez – but one phone call changed my mind”
— Headline (not a direct quote)

The transfer window has less than two weeks left, and Arsenal's interest may hinge on Alvarez's willingness.

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