Arsenal Just Changed Their Plans…

Arsenal’s transfer window could be about to explode — and Julian Alvarez is right at the centre of it. 🔴🔥

The Atletico Madrid president has now publicly shut the door on a move to Barcelona, insisting there is no chance Julian Alvarez will be sold to Barça. So does that suddenly open the door for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal?

In today’s Arsenal transfer news, I discuss the latest reports surrounding Julian Alvarez to Arsenal and Fabrizio Romano’s update on the situation. It feels increasingly like Arsenal are waiting for the right market opportunity, and there is clearly admiration for Alvarez from Arteta and the club.

I know some Arsenal fans are against the signing because Alvarez reportedly prefers Barcelona — but does that really matter? If Arsenal can get two or three brilliant seasons from a Premier League-proven, Champions League-quality forward and potentially still sell him for a major fee afterwards, I think it could be a win-win.

We also discuss:

🔥 Julian Alvarez — Barcelona move ruled out, so could Arsenal finally make their move?

👀 Iliman Ndiaye — Arsenal and Manchester City are reportedly interested in the Everton attacker, with an £80m figure being discussed. He’s a good player, but after six goals and three assists last season, is he really the transformational signing Arsenal need?

🇵🇹 Rafael Leão — why is there so little Arsenal transfer talk surrounding the AC Milan winger? His overall season may have been disappointing, but his numbers when actually playing from the left are seriously impressive — and Arsenal need a left winger.

💰 Gabriel Martinelli replacement — after Arsenal’s £60m sale to Saudi Arabia, do we actually need to replace him? For me, absolutely. Manchester City have already spent huge money and continue to be linked with players including Enzo Fernández and Ndiaye. Arsenal cannot afford to stand still.

👋 Reiss Nelson leaves Arsenal — reaction after his departure by mutual consent.

⭐ Martin Ødegaard — the Arsenal captain has now surpassed Cesc Fàbregas’ Arsenal goals tally.

🏆 Premier League title race — Crystal Palace vs Manchester City tonight before Arsenal face Aston Villa on Monday. Could this be an important few days at the top of the Premier League?