Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal given Alvarez green light, Liverpool turned down by Real Madrid forward, Man Utd’s new left back target | OneFootball

Julian Alvarez would welcome a move to Arsenal this summer – if his dream move to Barcelona falls through. The Atletico Madrid forward has been in contact with Mikel Arteta and Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta, according to reports in Spain, and Alvarez has come round to the idea of joining the Gunners if Atletico refuse to sell to Barcelona. Arsenal want to a sign a marquee attacker this summer, but Juventus have closed the door on forward Kenan Yildiz joining the Premier League champions.

Liverpool, meanwhile, continue to be frustrated in their approach for a new winger. The Reds enquired over the availability of Real Madrid forward Endrick but the Spanish giants have made clear that the Brazilian is not for sale, or perhaps even available on loan. Liverpool’s have already seen two offers for Yankuba Minteh, the latest for £60m, rebuffed by Brighton, and want Bradley Barcola, but Paris Saint-Germain are looking for £145m.

Manchester United have a deal in place to sign Brighton’s Carlos Baleba for £70m but adding a new left back to Michael Carrick’s squad remains a priority too, following the 2-0 opening day defeat at newly promoted Hull on Saturday. Barcelona left back Alejandro Balde has been considered and there has been contact between the clubs, but the 22-year-old Spain international does not want to leave this summer.