Julian Alvarez to Arsenal transfer boost thanks to Liverpool selling Cody Gakpo
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Arsenal are interested in signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes and they have been handed a major boost in their pursuit. (Image: Getty Images)Manchester City and Liverpool may have just given Arsenal a boost in their hopes of signing Julian Alvarez, with just days left in the summer transfer market.
Atletico released a statement earlier this week confirming that they have no plans to sell to Barcelona, however, which read: "The members of Atletico Madrid's Board of Directors have unanimously expressed their full support for the club's decision not to negotiate the transfer of Julian Alvarez to FC Barcelona. Football transfer news and rumours plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
Read our Privacy Policy"The members of the Board of Directors are aware that Atletico Madrid is open to negotiations that are part of the transfer market, but always in an ethical and professional manner and with respect between clubs."We fully support the position previously communicated by the club that FC Barcelona have not met these requirements and, as a result, there have been no negotiations, nor will there be any negotiations with them regarding the transfer of Julian Alvarez."While this development has greatly strengthened Arsenal's chances of landing Alvarez, the Gunners will equally welcome a shift elsewhere.In addition to their former forward, Maresca's City had also been touted as potential suitors for Liverpool forward Gakpo.Tottenham, who have been spending heavily, provided competition for the Dutchman, but he now looks to have opted for a move to the Etihad instead, with all sides currently in negotiations to reach a deal before the transfer window shuts.Cody Gakpo is set to leave Liverpool for Manchester City. (Image: Getty Images)Should they succeed in doing so in time, it seems improbable they will pursue both Gakpo and Alvarez, potentially leaving the door ajar for Arsenal.With that particular rival out of the picture, just one hurdle remains for Arsenal in their pursuit of the forward — convincing Alvarez himself to make the move to north London.The former City man has made a switch to Barcelona his primary goal throughout much of the summer, and whether he would be prepared to reconsider in the final days of the window remains to be seen.From his perspective, Arteta would be willing to sanction a substantial transfer, but only if Alvarez is genuinely enthusiastic about joining the Emirates.Arsenal have already splashed the cash considerably this summer as they look to retain their Premier League title.