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Julian Alvarez celebrates a goal for Atletico Madrid in front of a packed stadium.

ArsenalAtlético Madrid28 August 2026

Arsenal still in the race for Julian Alvarez after Atletico's hardline stance on Barcelona

Arsenal remain in the hunt for Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid made clear they will never sell the Argentine forward to Barcelona. The London club has been working on the deal for months, betting that the Catalan side would fail to complete the operation. Any move would require a package of around €150 million and could see another attacker head to the Metropolitano.

Natilla·6 min read

Julian Alvarez wearing the red and white Atletico Madrid shirt during a LaLiga match, controlling the ball near the penalty area.

TransfersArsenal27 August 2026

Arsenal keep pushing for Julian Alvarez and Man City target Ndiaye: Friday's transfer gossip

Arsenal remain determined to sign Julian Alvarez, the 26-year-old Argentina forward who is open to leaving Atletico Madrid for a new challenge. Manchester City have identified Everton playmaker Iliman Ndiaye as a target worth up to £80m. Aston Villa have also made direct contact with AC Milan over Portugal winger Rafael Leao.

Natilla·6 min read

Champions LeagueArsenal27 August 2026

Champions League 2026/27 draw: Arsenal to host Real Madrid as Man United meet Bayern on their return

Arsenal will welcome Real Madrid to the Emirates in the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, while Manchester United mark their return to the competition with a home tie against Bayern Munich. Enzo Maresca's Manchester City face holders PSG and Barcelona, and Europa League winners Aston Villa host the Parisians in a rematch of their memorable quarter-final.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Julian Alvarez playing for Atletico Madrid

TransfersArsenal24 August 2026

Julian Alvarez caught between Atletico, Barcelona and Arsenal

Julian Alvarez's future remains unresolved as the transfer window nears its close. Atletico Madrid refuse to sanction a Barcelona move, leaving Arsenal watching closely from a distance.

Natilla·5 min read

Julián Álvarez playing for Atlético Madrid during a La Liga match

TransfersAtlético Madrid24 August 2026

Transfer rumours: Julián Álvarez to Arsenal after Atlético boos?

Julián Álvarez was booed during Atlético Madrid's draw with Villarreal, fuelling talk of a possible Arsenal move as Barcelona struggle to compete financially. Here's a full round-up of today's transfer gossip.

Natilla·4 min read

Dejected Aston Villa players after conceding a heavy Premier League defeat

Premier LeagueArsenal23 August 2026

Aston Villa crumble 4-0 against Brighton as Watkins doubts grow

Match of the Day breaks down Aston Villa's woeful 4-0 defeat to Brighton, with pundits also questioning whether Ollie Watkins wants to leave the club.

Javi

·5 min read

Gabriel Martinelli playing for Arsenal in an Arsenal shirt

TransfersArsenal23 August 2026

Al-Hilal begin talks with Arsenal to sign winger Martinelli

Saudi side Al-Hilal have opened negotiations with Arsenal for Gabriel Martinelli, who has fallen out of Mikel Arteta's plans with a year left on his deal. Ian Wright has criticised his treatment.

Matt

·5 min read