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Arsenal held direct talks with Atletico's Matteo Alemany regarding Julian Alvarez's transfer. The price is too steep, and the forward dreams of joining Barcelona.

Arsenal have made a bold attempt to secure a significant transfer this summer, initiating serious negotiations with Atletico Madrid over the conditions for acquiring 26-year-old forward Julian Alvarez.

A direct meeting took place in London between Arsenal's hierarchy and Atletico's director, Matteo Alemany.

The Gunners have thoroughly assessed the parameters of this potential mega deal, however, as it stands, the transfer appears highly unlikely.

Atletico Madrid have set colossal financial demands that Arsenal currently deem excessive.

Meanwhile, the World Cup champion has yet to entertain thoughts of a return to England, as his personal priority remains a move to Barcelona, a long-held ambition.