Alvarez reconsidering Arsenal move as trio chase Quansah

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 04:13 · Archive

Julian Alvarez has reportedly changed his mind about joining Arsenal after previously insisting he wanted only Barcelona.

Julian Alvarez has reportedly changed his mind about joining Arsenal after initially rejecting the club. The Mirror reports that the Atletico Madrid striker is now seriously considering a move to Arsenal in January, despite having previously insisted he wanted only Barcelona. Arsenal had been prepared to pay more than £100million for Alvarez during the summer transfer window, but he turned down the opportunity. After Atletico Madrid blocked his move to Barcelona and Alvarez was booed by his own fans, many at Arsenal hoped he would reconsider.

Meanwhile, multiple clubs are competing for England defender Jarell Quansah. According to Sky Germany, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are all interested in the Bayer Leverkusen player, along with Real Madrid. Liverpool holds a particular advantage, having a buy-back clause worth just under £60m that is valid until June 2027. An exit from Leverkusen looks likely in the summer of 2027, with reports of 'movement behind the scenes' already underway.

How it is being reported

• Arsenal news: Julian Alvarez in huge transfer U-turn and contact made with striker's campJulian Alvarez has changed his mind about joining Arsenal, according to a reportMirror Sport · 9 Oct, 04:00
• Transfer news LIVE: Alvarez wants Arsenal, Haaland twist; Truffert to Man Utd; Chelsea, Liverpool latestFollow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossipEvening Standard · 8 Oct, 07:39

In this story: Julian Alvarez · Arsenal · Barcelona · Atletico Madrid · Jarell Quansah · Chelsea · Liverpool · Bayer Leverkusen

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