Arsenal could have edge over Barcelona for Alvarez
- Source
- football.londonLocal press
- By
- football.london@trinitymirror.com (Aaron Morris)
- Published
Key points
- Football.london reports Atletico Madrid rejected Barcelona's £85m bid and refused to sell to La Liga rivals
- Deco revealed Barcelona offered three-year instalments; Arsenal could tempt Atletico with upfront payment
- Alvarez, 26, remains at Atletico until January after failed summer moves by both clubs
AI summary
Arsenal failed to land Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid this summer, but football.london suggests the Gunners could gain an advantage over Barcelona in any future pursuit. Atletico flatly refused to do business with their La Liga rivals, issuing a defiant statement that there was "0% chance" of selling to Barca after they tabled an £85m offer.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has since admitted the club proposed paying over three seasons—a detail that could work in Arsenal's favour. If the Gunners were willing to pay upfront rather than in instalments, as has become standard practice, they might persuade Atletico to reconsider. Alvarez remains in Madrid until at least January.
Original headline
Barcelona admission could give Arsenal Julian Alvarez transfer edge
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