Transfer rumour · 2026

Julián Alvarez to Arsenal

Atlético de Madrid → Arsenal · Probability 13% · fee €118m–€172m · Value €150m · rumour

Updated 18 Oct 2026

Arsenal are reportedly considering a January move for Atlético's Julián Alvarez, but with no bid yet and a 2030 contract, it remains a long shot.

Stage: Link → Interest

Where Julián Alvarez could go: Arsenal 13% · FC Barcelona 2% · stays 86%

How the story has moved

1. Transfer News Live · Reports interest · Repeats another report · Aggregator · 2026-10-18 · original post
   “🚨 Arsenal are growing concerned that Barcelona will beat them to the signing of Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez. 🇦🇷 The Argentine has switched to the same agent who helped secure Rodri's move to Barcelona in…”
2. Graeme Bailey · First report · Reports interest · 2026-10-07 · original post
   “Arsenal are ready to make a fresh attempt to lure Julian Alvarez to North London in January, with the Atletico Madrid striker now seriously considering a move to the Emirates Stadium, sources have confirmed to…”

The money

The fee for Julián Alvarez is reported around €118m–€172m, against Transfer Tracker's value of €150m.

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