Arsenal trying to lure Julián Álvarez after agreeing deals to sell Martinelli and Jesus

<ul><li><p>Atlético say they will not allow Barcelona to buy Álvarez </p></li><li><p>Jesus poised for Barça and Martinelli for Al-Hilal</p></li></ul><p>Arsenal are running out of time to persuade Julián Álvarez to join them from Atlético Madrid after agreeing to sell Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Fábio Vieira in deals collectively worth more than £70m.</p><p>Álvarez has his heart set on joining Barcelona despite Atlético’s insistence they <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/27/atletico-madrid-julian-alvarez-barcelona-transfer-news">will not sell</a> to their La Liga rivals – he returned to training on Sunday after being left out of their squad for the win against Sevilla.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/31/arsenal-julian-alvarez-gabriel-martinelli-jesus-transfers">Continue reading...</a>