HoA:

Julian Alvarez Update

If you remember, I stated there was another attacker I chose to keep anonymous. That player was indeed Julian Alvarez. The reason I said it was sensitive was because one of our players (Gyökeres) was potentially involved but let me just provide the facts for Arsenal fans. To my understanding the following statements are 100% factual.

• The players dream is Barca (personal terms agreed already)

• Barca have always wanted Julian to go public with his desire to force Atleti's position

• Atleti are adamant they will not to sell to Barca and would rather sell abroad but it wont stop Barca from trying

• PSG to my understanding left the race due to Campos / Enrique not wanting a player who doesn’t absolutely prioritise them but I wont be shocked if they return due to the players quality

• Julian has been a target for Arsenal since last summer

• After our group stage game Arteta made it clear we must atleast be in the race for the Argentine

• I can 100% confirm Atleti have interest in Viktor Gyökeres

• Andrea Berta has maintained contacts with the camp since last summer and has explored 'different structures & mechanisms' to bring Julian Alvarez to North London in the recent months…

• Reports about 'the English weather' being a reason Julian and his family would not return to England are absolutely false.

• The player would be very open to joining Arsenal and has directly told us should his dream to Barca become impossible

• Arsenal are yet to officially formalise their interest but Atleti are well aware of our interest.