What happened. Atletico Madrid have handed Julian Alvarez an ultimatum to decide his future by Sunday, with Arsenal among the interested clubs. Atletico have also bid for Jonathan David as a potential replacement.

Alvarez missed three training sessions and was absent from the Sevilla win.
He wants to join Barcelona, but Atletico refuse to sell to a direct rival.
Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin wants him to stay.

“Our intention and my personal dream is for him to stay with us, to remain at Atletico.”
— Miguel Angel Gil Marin

Alvarez must decide by Sunday whether to move to Arsenal or stay, with the transfer deadline Tuesday.

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