Arsenal may hold edge over Barcelona in Alvarez chase

Arsenal missed out on Julian Alvarez this summer, but Atletico's refusal to deal with Barcelona could help them later.

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What happened. Arsenal failed to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid this summer, with Barcelona also pushing for the striker. Atletico refused to do business with their La Liga rivals, which could hand Arsenal an advantage in future efforts.

• Alvarez reportedly favoured a Barcelona move, but Atletico rejected their approach.
• Barcelona are understood to have made a formal £85m offer that was swiftly rebuffed.
• Alvarez stays in Madrid until at least January and faces repairing his relationship with fans.

Arsenal could reignite their pursuit of Alvarez next year, with the striker remaining at Atletico until at least January.

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