Julián Álvarez to leave Atlético after 2026 World Cup, top club keen | OneFootball

The transfer market continues its course, and many European teams are looking to strengthen themselves for the end of the 2025-2026 season. However, there are others already thinking about 2026-2027. One of them is Barcelona, which has long been eyeing Julián Álvarez.

To replace Robert Lewandowski, the Catalans are excited about the chance to add the "Spider." But now a strong competitor has emerged, who will also try to recruit him after the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada concludes.

In this case, according to reports from ESPN UK, Arsenal is "exploring the possibility of launching a summer move" to acquire the player born in Calchín. Yes, while they dream of winning the Premier League again, as well as aiming to conquer their first UEFA Champions League, Mikel Arteta's team desires the former Manchester City player.

The same source revealed that Andrea Berta, the current sporting director of the Gunners, "has strong ties with the LaLiga club after spending 12 years working at the club before moving to North London last March." He was even the one who managed the purchase of the attacker to take him away from the Citizens.

Furthermore, ESPN UK stated that Arsenal will first inquire about the possibility of signing Álvarez, as they do not want to make an offer in vain. And despite having a release clause set at 500 million euros, various sources within Spain claim that the Colchonero would demand a fee exceeding 100 million euros this summer, provided they are willing to sell him.

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