Julian Alvarez is weighing up a potential move to Arsenal, as reported by Sky Sports. Until recently, the Argentine had prioritised a switch to Barcelona; however, Atletico have reiterated that they are not looking to sell the striker to the Catalan outfit.
The situation surrounding the 26-year-old remains tense. Alvarez missed training on Wednesday due to illness after facing boos from Atletico fans in their opening La Liga match. The club is awaiting his presence at training today.
According to Sky Sports, Alvarez is now contemplating if a move to Arsenal might suit him. Meanwhile, the Gunners' stance hasn't changed: they still consider a transfer before the window closes unlikely and will not initiate talks with Atletico without a definitive signal from the player himself.
Arsenal's sporting director, Edu, has maintained contact with Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin. The two have a longstanding relationship from their time at the Madrid club, but their dialogue has continued throughout the summer and does not automatically signify the start of negotiations for Alvarez.
In the meantime, Atletico are already exploring options in case they lose the Argentine. One forward of interest to the Madrid side is Viktor Gyokeres, as the club seeks to ascertain whether Arsenal would be willing to discuss his sale.
The next 24-48 hours are deemed crucial. Alvarez must decide whether to remain at Atletico and work on mending relationships with the club and supporters, or to push for a transfer.
