Arsenal information: Julian Alvarez reveals true colors as chat with £128m switch goal leaked
Arsenal remain keen on signing Julian Alvarez in the next transfer window and now an update has emerged over the £128m-rated Atletico Madrid forward
Arsenal are still trying to convince Julian Alvarez to sign
Arsenal transfer target Julian Alvarez’s behaviour has come to light as the man who could be lining up for the Gunners instead prepares to face Liverpool with Atletico Madrid.
The £128m-rated ace wanted out of the Spanish capital this summer but wasn’t able to secure a dream move to Barcelona, or a switch to North London, where Mikel Arteta remains a huge admirer of his talents. In the absence of a new world class attacker, the Spanish coach now has to choose between Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres as his striking options for the season.
Arsenal have won all three of their Premier League matches of the 2026/27 season so far and next take on Napoli in Italy, with fans warned to be careful ahead of the Champions League fixture. Here’s all the latest news from the Emirates.
Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid could yet move in January or next summer(Image: Alberto Gardin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Alvarez’s behaviour comes to light
Julian Alvarez is reportedly like a “new” man following his unsuccessful transfer saga this summer.
The Argentine striker was eager for a switch to Barcelona, with Arsenal also in the mix, but neither move came to fruition. The 26-year-old skipped three consecutive training sessions, citing illness, and did not join the team for their match against Sevilla.
The former Manchester City forward made a comeback in a 3-0 defeat to Athletic Club earlier in September and performed well, despite ongoing boos from the Atleti supporters, reports the Mirror.
This effort is now said to have carried over into training, with AS reporting that he is “a new Julian Alvarez”. The Spanish news outlet noted the striker participated in an intense session focusing on pressure, ball movement and “stealing”.
Alvarez reportedly found the net during this training session and also undertook additional work with a fitness coach to boost his conditioning while team-mates completed stretching exercises. Atleti boss Diego Simeone addressed the striker ahead of last weekend’s fixture, expressing hope that the collapsed transfer served as “a learning experience”.
Simeone said: “He’s training well, and we expect the best from him, just as we do from all his team-mates. For me, life is full of opportunities, and Julian now has an opportunity. A lot of the time, we spend our lives judging.
“We need to worry less about that and learn more. I hope this has served as a learning experience for him. I hope he’s happy and, as [Paulo] Futre [Atletico Madrid’s director of football] told him yesterday in a lovely video… that he shows it by scoring goals.”
Alvarez has been included in Atletico’s travelling squad for their Champions League campaign opener against Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night.
Team-mate speaks out
Lautaro Martinez has spoken out about international team-mate and friend Alvarez(Image: Pablo Morano/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan has voiced his backing for Arsenal target Alvarez, offering solidarity to the striker amid his transfer turmoil.
The fellow Argentina international, who featured in Inter Milan’s loss to Real Madrid, outlined Alvarez’s predicament from his viewpoint.
The 29-year-old said: “I spoke with him, sent him a message, and showed him my support. Beyond the fact that we share the same position and competed for a spot on the national team, he’s a friend.
“The situation he’s going through and is going through isn’t easy, but the decision is his clubs.”
Praising Alvarez’s skill, Martinez added: “I wish him all the best and hope he gets well soon and continues to show what he has shown so far, that he is one of the best players in the world.”
