Arsenal face Julian Alvarez deadline amid mixed signals
Arsenal may be urged to cash in on Gabriel Martinelli this summer, with the title suggesting a case for a sale amid interest from Al-Hilal.
Arsenal are considering Marcus Rashford as an attacking alternative after Julian Alvarez’s stance left their move in doubt, with Gabriel Martinelli nearing an exit.
Arsenal have agreed to sell Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona for €10m plus add-ons. A Monday medical is booked, ending his 4-year spell as the Gunners trim the squad.
Arsenal’s search for a left-sided replacement has narrowed after Cody Gakpo chose Manchester City, increasing the pressure on the Gunners before the deadline.
Atletico have told Julian Alvarez to decide by Sunday whether to join Arsenal or stay, with Barcelona blocked and the Gunners ready to bid if he accepts.
Arsenal are in dialogue for Matias Fernandez-Pardo, have agreed a deal for Andria Bartishvili, and still face conflicting reports over Julian Alvarez’s willingness to join.
Arsenal have reportedly refused Julian Alvarez’s salary demand, offering €12m plus €2m in bonuses net per year, below the €18m net fixed wage he wants.
Julian Alvarez has reportedly told Mikel Arteta he does not want to join Arsenal this summer, leaving the Gunners to consider other attacking options.
Mikel Arteta heads into his 250th Premier League match with 150 wins and a 60.2% win rate, placing him among the division’s leading managers before Aston Villa.
After missing out on Sandro Tonali, Arsenal are cast as better off with Bruno Guimaraes, while the Tottenham midfielder is criticised following defeat at Newcastle.
Gabriel Martinelli is travelling to complete a move to Al Hilal, with Arsenal set to bank about £56.5m in a club-record sale for the Brazilian winger.
Kai Havertz says Arsenal want to ‘win everything’ after their title success, as the forward backs the squad to challenge across the Premier League, Europe and both cups.
Arsenal are expected to start Ezri Konsa against Aston Villa in the main change, with Tzolis, Havertz and Saka tipped to lead Arteta’s attack at Villa Park.
Arsenal remain in constant contact over Julian Alvarez, with Andrea Berta holding positive talks in Spain, though the forward still prefers Barcelona over the Gunners.
Arsenal have agreed to sell Fábio Vieira to Hamburg for about £7.7m. The midfielder is travelling for a medical, ending a 4-year spell after two loan moves.
Arsenal are still adding reinforcements, with this piece focusing on a highly rated young striker who could emerge as their own version of Julian Alvarez.
Atletico want Julian Alvarez’s future resolved on Sunday, leaving Arsenal little time to convince him, while 17-year-old defender Marli Salmon has signed his first pro deal.
Emmanuel Petit says Christos Tzolis reminds him of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, praising Arsenal’s new winger as Gabriel Martinelli’s expected exit leaves few left-sided options.
David Ornstein says a move to Arsenal is a low chance after Julian Alvarez told Mikel Arteta he does not want to return to England, with Barcelona still his preference.
Arsenal have decided Myles Lewis-Skelly will not leave this summer despite Manchester United links, and see the Hale End graduate as part of the squad this season.
