Julián Alvarez to Arsenal F.C.

Marcus Rashford transfer takes new twist as Barcelona departure officially confirmed - The Mirror

Marcus Rashford transfer takes new twist as Barcelona departure officially confirmed - The Mirror Robert Lewandowski will leave Barcelona this summer - and Marcus Rashford could yet follow(Image: Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images) Robert Lewandowski has announced his departure from Barcelona in a potential boost to Marcus Rashford's chances of getting his dream move. On loan from Manchester United, Barca have the option to sign Rashford permanently for £26million when the summer transfer window opens. Hansi Flick's side are interested in Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez while Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has also been linked. The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition today Speaking over a montage of his time at Barca, the 37-year-old said: "After four years full of challenges and hard work, it's time to move on. Spearheading the post-Lionel Messi era alongside the likes of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, Lewandowski joined Barca in July 2022 from Bayern Munich in a deal worth up to €50m (£43m). Currently, Lewandowski has a lucrative offer on the table from MLS club Chicago Fire. Although Barca have explored extending his loan, Rashford is desperate for a permanent move and remarked after scoring in their 2-0 win against Real Madrid: "I am not a magician, but if I was, I would stay."

Arsenal given Julian Alvarez transfer priority as Atletico Madrid make preference clear - The Mirror

Arsenal given Julian Alvarez transfer priority as Atletico Madrid make preference clear - The Mirror Julian Alvarez is on Arsenal's radar(Image: Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images) Arsenal have been given a major boost in the race to sign Julian Alvarez, with Atletico Madrid refusing to sell him to Barcelona. The striker has been Barca's top target since Robert Lewandowski's departure was confirmed, but their opening bid of £87m was flatly rejected. Again newsletter It's claimed elsewhere that Atletico are interested in Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres. How much should Arsenal bid for Julian Alvarez? "Our responsibility is to defend the interests of Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal stance on signing Julian Alvarez after Argentina star drops transfer bombshell - The Mirror

Arsenal stance on signing Julian Alvarez after Argentina star drops transfer bombshell - The Mirror Arsenal admire Julian Alvarez but a summer transfer deal remains highly unlikely Arsenal target Julian Alvarez wants to join Barcelona and only Barcelona after communicating his desire to leave Atletico Madrid. After weeks of speculation, which included a monstrous £129million rejected transfer bid from Real Madrid, Alvarez has now publicly spelled declared that he is keen to pursue a new challenge. During those conversations, it was mentioned that the Premier League champions were trying to land Alvarez, who was previously signed by Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta at Atletico. Arsenal were also previously interested in signing the 26-year-old when he departed Manchester City but he is keen to remain in Spain having failed to win a trophy in either of his first two seasons with Atletico. Arsenal's only chance of landing Alvarez now is if Barcelona cannot agree on a deal and the situation becomes so untenable that Alvarez wants out of Atletico at all costs.

Big-spending Barcelona preparing £87m Julian Alvarez bid as Arsenal dealt transfer blow - The Mirror

Big-spending Barcelona preparing £87m Julian Alvarez bid as Arsenal dealt transfer blow - Barcelona are preparing a bid of around €100million (£87m) for Arsenal target Julian Alvarez after making contact with Atletico Madrid. Alvarez, 26, is next on Barca's shopping list after they agreed a stunning €80m (£69m) deal with Newcastle for Anthony Gordon. Atletico boss Diego Simeone confirmed Arsenal's interest ahead of the two teams' Champions League semi-final first leg last month. "It's normal that an extraordinary player like Julian Alvarez is wanted by Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona. Should Arsenal bid for Julian Alvarez?

Arsenal could sell EIGHT players to fund Morgan Rogers and Julian Alvarez transfers - The Mirror

Arsenal could sell EIGHT players to fund Morgan Rogers and Julian Alvarez transfers - The Mirror Morgan Rogers is on Arsenal's shortlist(Image: Alex Livesey - AVFC/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)) As many as eight Arsenal players are in contention to be sold as the Gunners plan to make a splash in the summer transfer window. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in Rogers, 23, while Barcelona have already made an £87million bid for 26-year-old Alvarez which was swiftly rejected by Atletico. BBC Sport report that Arsenal chiefs will also listen to offers for Christian Norgaard, who only joined a year ago, and Ben White. The Gunners' dream signing is Alvarez, although they face stiff competition from Barcelona, who are mulling over submitting another offer. Atletico Madrid rejected an £87m bid from Barcelona for Julian Alvarez(Image: Guillermo Martinez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Mason Greenwood to Arsenal transfer claim as Tottenham stance made clear - The Mirror

Mason Greenwood to Arsenal transfer claim as Tottenham stance made clear - The Mirror Mason Greenwood could be in line for a return to the Premier League(Image: Getty Images) Arsenal have been credited with an interest in signing former Manchester United man Mason Greenwood by a new report in France - but Tottenham will not be pursuing him despite Roberto De Zerbi’s arrival. Italian giants Roma have also been linked with a move, as well as Arsenal’s North London rivals, Tottenham — but Mirror Football understands that they have zero interest in reuniting Greenwood with his former manager.