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Julian Alvarez's future at Atletico Madrid remains unsettled, with Barcelona and Arsenal both now featuring more prominently in the discussion around the Argentina forward.
Atletico resist Barcelona interest
Reports over recent weeks have linked Alvarez strongly with a move away from Atletico. The player is also said to be interested in joining Barcelona, but Atletico directors have repeatedly said they do not want to sell him to the Catalan club and have already rejected sizeable offers.
Arsenal explore a possible swap route
Arsenal are being described as one of the main options for Alvarez outside Spain. Recent reporting suggests the Gunners have even considered whether Victor Gyokeres could form part of a deal to bring Alvarez to north London, although the details vary between sources and no agreement is in place.
Gyokeres remains on Barcelona's list
Gyokeres is also among Barcelona's attacking targets and could emerge as an alternative if Alvarez goes elsewhere. Spanish outlet Cadena SER has recently included the striker among the names Barcelona are assessing for their forward line.
That leaves a chain of possibilities rather than a settled move: Alvarez to Arsenal, and Barcelona potentially turning to Gyokeres if the Argentine ends up in the Premier League.