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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-24T05:00:00.000Z",
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    "Arsenal transfer news",
    "Atletico Madrid",
    "FC Barcelona",
    "Julian Alvarez",
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    "The Gunners have made the Argentina international a summer transfer target",
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    "opening bid of €100million (£86.4m) has been rejected by",
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    "for €60m (£51.7m) plus Viktor Gyokeres.",
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  "textContent": "Alvarez only wants one club (Picture: Getty Images)\n\nArsenal have ruled out a summer move for Julian Alvarez after learning the Atletico Madrid star only wants a move to Barcelona.\n\nThe Gunners have made the Argentina international a summer transfer target with Mikel Arteta eager to sign another forward off the back of their first Premier League title triumph in 22 years.\n\nParis Saint-Germain have also discussed a move but Alvarez’s preference has been a move to the Camp Nou.\n\nBarcelona have already enraged Atletico with what they regard as a public and disrespectful pursuit of the 26-year-old.\n\n##  Don't miss a World Cup moment\n\n(Picture: Getty)\n\n\nWe're witnessing history at this World Cup – our daily newsletter helps you make the most of it. Sign up.\n\nAn opening bid of €100million (£86.4m) has been rejected by Atletico who are determined not to do business with Barcelona having already tried to convince Alvarez to join Arsenal.\n\nAtletico have also explored a move that would see Alvarez join Mikel Arteta’s side in exchange for €60m (£51.7m) plus Viktor Gyokeres.\n\nBut Alvarez is said to have already said no to any move to north London.\n\nArsenal have walked away from any deal (Picture: Getty)\n\nAs a result, SPORT report Arsenal have now ‘completely ruled out’ a move for the former Manchester City star and will instead move onto other targets.\n\nAlvarez’s preference for Barcelona had up until this week only been relayed through the media but the player broke his silence this week, making it clear he wants to leave the Spanish capital.\n\n‘I spoke with the people I needed to speak with and the best thing for everyone is a transfer. I want to fulfil my dream,’ Alvarez said after Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria.\n\nAlvarez with Argentina at the World Cup (Picture: Getty Images)\n\nArsenal have also explored a move for Bournemouth star Junior Kroupi this summer.\n\nKroupi enjoyed a superb first season in the Premier League following his £10m move from French side Lorient, scoring 13 goals for Bournemouth.\n\nArsenal are not alone in admiring the Frenchman however with Chelsea, Liverpool PSG and Bayern Munich also credited with interest.\n\nRecent reports suggest whoever does win the race for his signature will have to pay €100million (£86m).\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Arsenal make final Julian Alvarez decision after Viktor Gyokeres swap offer"
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