Arsenal cool interest in Julian Alvarez as Atletico star stays

Arsenal have turned away from Julian Alvarez, with the Atletico Madrid forward expected to remain in Spain.

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What happened. Arsenal are not hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez before the deadline, barring a last-minute change in his stance, and are assessing other options.

• Alvarez missed three days of training due to illness, boosting Arsenal's hopes.
• The Argentine wants to leave Atletico, with Barcelona his dream destination.
• Atletico refuse to sell to Barcelona, and Arsenal's data assessment was positive.

“bar a last-minute change in stance from Alvarez, the Gunners are not hopeful of a move”

— Daily Mail Sport

Arsenal are now looking at other targets, while Alvarez's future remains uncertain with Atletico.

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