Barcelona makes decision that could pave way for Arsenal to sign Alvarez

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·3 August 2026

Barcelona makes decision that could pave way for Arsenal to sign Alvarez

Arsenal and Barcelona are the two main clubs competing to sign Julian Alvarez this summer, and both teams are determined to win the race for his signature.

Alvarez prefers a move to Barcelona, but their approach has frustrated Atletico Madrid. Several reports suggest that Atletico would rather sell him to a club outside Spain if the Argentine pushes to leave the club.

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Barcelona face transfer complications

Atletico Madrid are doing everything possible to keep Alvarez for another season, and it remains unclear whether the forward would take drastic action to force through a move away from the club.

Since the end of last season, Barcelona have been working to add Alvarez to their squad and even saw an offer rejected. They have invested significant time in their pursuit, but their position could now change because they have identified another option.

According to Fussball Daten, Barcelona would move for Vangelis Pavlidis if they fail to sign Alvarez this summer. The report claims that the Catalan club are close to stepping away from the race for the Argentine because they will not wait indefinitely for him.

Arsenal could benefit from Barcelona decision

Barcelona’s decision could provide positive news for Arsenal if they remain interested and continue their pursuit for longer than the Spanish side. The Gunners would have a stronger opportunity to secure Alvarez’s signature if fewer teams remain involved.

Arsenal have been monitoring the situation closely and could become the main destination for the striker if Barcelona decide to focus on another target. Their persistence could prove important as Atletico Madrid continue to deal with uncertainty surrounding the player’s future.

The outcome now depends on whether Alvarez pushes for a move and whether Atletico are willing to negotiate with interested clubs. The Spanish side would prefer to keep him, but the situation could develop quickly during the transfer window.

If Barcelona leave the race and Arsenal remain committed to signing Alvarez, the Gunners could have a major advantage. However, they would still need to reach an agreement with Atletico Madrid to complete the transfer.

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