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Arsenal Pushing to Sign World Cup Star Julian Alvarez: Report

Arsenal hope to land a proven goalscorer before pre-season, with the clubs split by a fee gap of more than £10 million, reports said.

  • Arsenal are attempting to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez before pre-season, with competition for the 26-year-old appearing to have reduced according to The Independent.
  • Arsenal's striker position remains unsettled despite ending their 22-year title drought last season, as Viktor Gyokeres struggled in his first campaign at Emirates and was dropped for the Champions League final.
  • A significant fee gap divides the clubs: Arsenal refuse to exceed £90 million while Atletico seek more than £100 million, though Alvarez originally joined them from Manchester City for £95 million in 2024.
  • Atletico president Enrique Cerezo has publicly stated the club will not sell Alvarez, who remains under contract until 2030, yet the player has signalled his willingness to leave in pursuit of new challenges.
  • Cooling interest from Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid has cleared the landscape for Arsenal, positioning them as frontrunners as Alvarez prepares for Argentina's World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday, 15 July.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] This time, EPL club Arsenal is making a move. It is reported that Arsenal hopes to complete the signing of Argentine national team striker Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) before the start of preseason. The British media outlet 'The Independent' reported on the 13th that Arsenal, which has long been interested in Alvarez, has re-entered the race to sign him. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly looking…

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Football London broke the news in United Kingdom on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
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