Atlético Madrid Blocks Barcelona Move As Julián Álvarez Eyes Arsenal Exit
Julián Álvarez's push to leave Atlético Madrid has triggered a standoff with the club, which refuses to sell him to Barcelona, leaving Arsenal as the likeliest destination as the transfer window closes.
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Atlético Madrid: Barcelona has '0% chance' of signing Álvarez
Forbes ↗Atlético Madrid board closes door to Barcelona transfer
Anadolu Ajansı ↗Álvarez misses third straight Atlético Madrid training
Ta Nea ↗Arsenal continue pursuit of Julián Álvarez
BBC Football ↗Álvarez returns to Atlético training amid transfer links
Al Jazeera ↗Barcelona nears deal for Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus
BBC Sport ↗Arsenal tries to lure Álvarez after major sales
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