What happened. Arsenal are keen on signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, with Barcelona also interested. Alvarez is reportedly set to submit a transfer request on 10 August.

Alvarez is 26 years old and has been heavily linked with a move away.
Barcelona see him as a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
Arsenal are looking to upgrade their attacking options.

If the request is submitted, a bidding war between Arsenal and Barcelona could intensify.

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