Arsenal Intensifies Pursuit of Alvarez, Excludes Barkola

Arsenal is intensifying its efforts to sign Argentine striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid during the summer transfer window, placing him at the top of their attacking priorities, according to The Independent.

The report indicates that Arsenal management sees a genuine opportunity to complete the deal, despite Julian Alvarez and his camp still prioritizing a move to Barcelona, while keeping the door open for a switch to the London club.

Furthermore, Arsenal's sporting director, Andrea Bert, is personally leading the negotiations for the player, taking advantage of Real Madrid's exit from the race, while Paris Saint-Germain focuses on other targets in the transfer market.

The report also noted that Arsenal has abandoned the idea of signing Bradley Barkola after Paris Saint-Germain insisted on their financial demands, making Julian Alvarez the primary target to bolster their attack.

The Independent confirmed that Arsenal is preparing to resume negotiations after the World Cup, ready to increase their previous offer of €100 million, as communications with various parties continue.

Meanwhile, Barcelona continues to monitor the developments of the deal confidently, maintaining their €100 million offer, awaiting Atletico Madrid's response after the player's participation in the World Cup.