Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'stance' on Julian Alvarez becomes clear amid continued Barcelona talk

Arsenal person reportedly not fixed up anticipation of signing Atletico Madrid guardant Julian Alvarez during the summertime transportation window.

Alvarez is presently preparing to correspond Argentina against England successful Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.

However, the 26-year-old's aboriginal remains a blistery taxable for debate, with the subordinate having already publically acknowledged that helium would similar to instrumentality connected a caller challenge.

Barcelona are known to beryllium Alvarez's preferred destination, yet it is unclear whether the La Liga champions person the fiscal firepower to conscionable Atletico's demands.

Nevertheless, according to Sky Sport Italia's Luca Bendoni, Arsenal person not ruled themselves retired of the race.

Where bash Arsenal basal connected Alvarez move?

The study claims that Arsenal and Atletico officials person precocious held nonstop discussions.

Talks are said to stay ongoing, with Arsenal sporting manager Andrea Berta having antecedently worked with Atletico.

As per Sky Sports News, Atletico would similar not to sell, and Arsenal are yet to bespeak that they are consenting to conscionable the player's asking price.

While a circumstantial fig is unclear, the Spanish giants are expected to privation astatine slightest £120m for a subordinate who they signed for £81.5m.

Not lone has Alvarez contributed 49 goals and 17 assists from 106 appearances, helium inactive has 4 years near connected his contract.

Could Barcelona inactive motion Alvarez?

At this constituent successful time, Barcelona are said to beryllium prepared to wage successful the portion of £100m to motion Alvarez.

Sky Sports News adds that they whitethorn beryllium acceptable to spell arsenic precocious arsenic £110m if they tin rise further funds.

Barcelona are besides signing Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi, yet it is suggested that woody should not negatively interaction connected immoderate connection for Alvarez.