Arteta personally called Alvarez over Arsenal move, says Romano

Arsenal's boss reportedly went direct to the Atletico Madrid striker — and got no outright rejection.

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What happened. Mikel Arteta reportedly made a personal call to Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez about a summer transfer to Arsenal. Fabrizio Romano says it isn't quite accurate that Alvarez said no, only that the Argentine was fully focused on trying to join Barcelona.

• Romano shared the detail while speaking on YouTube
• Alvarez's priority was reportedly a Barcelona move
• No suggestion an Arsenal deal was ever agreed

“it isn't quite accurate that Alvarez said no to Arsenal”

— Fabrizio Romano

Alvarez remains an Atletico Madrid player, with Arsenal's reported approach yet to produce a deal.

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