Arsenal only likely exit for Alvarez as striker skips Atletico training
Julian Alvarez has reportedly gone absent from Atletico Madrid training, raising questions about his future at the club. Arsenal are positioned as the only credible suitor for the Argentine striker, who joined Atletico from Manchester City. The development signals potential tension between the player and the Spanish club, with a transfer window move to the Premier League now a genuine possibility.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukJulian Alvarez skipping Atletico Madrid training is a significant flashpoint in what could become one of the summer's defining striker sagas. Arsenal's positioning as the sole realistic buyer is notable — it concentrates leverage and gives the Gunners a clear path to a high-profile No.9. For Atletico, losing a marquee forward they invested heavily in would be a blow, while Arsenal supporters will read the development as a positive signal that reinforcements are coming. The situation remains fluid, but the training absence suggests the relationship between player and club has deteriorated.
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