Arteta tight-lipped on Alvarez, hints at Arsenal exits

With less than a week left in the window, Arteta dodges Alvarez talk but hints at possible departures.

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What happened. Mikel Arteta refused to comment on Arsenal's links to Julian Alvarez, while also providing updates on potential exits for Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli.

• Arteta: 'Don't go there. I'm not going to make comments about players from other clubs.'
• Reports in Spain claim Arteta tried to call Alvarez, but he didn't pick up.
• Barcelona remain Alvarez's dream club, but Atletico won't sell to them.

“Don't go there. I'm not going to make comments about players from other clubs.”

— Mikel Arteta

Atletico's stance against selling to Barcelona gives Arsenal hope with the window closing soon.

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