Arsenal issued Julian Alvarez warning as rivals 'in position' for major transferArsenal have been linked with Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, and they'll face hot competition if they want to sign him when the summer transfer window opensView 2 Images Julian Alvarez is a target for Arsenal (Image: Oscar DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)Arsenal will face competition from Barcelona in the race to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. Alvarez, 26, has emerged as a target for the Gunners, who've explored the conditions of a potential deal. ‌Now, it's been claimed by a member of Barcelona's hierarchy that the club are indeed looking for a new striker. Ferran Olive - Barca's treasurer under president Joan Laporta, who's up for re-election this month - was asked if they were in a position to sign a top striker. Lewandowski's departure, potentially to MLS outfit Chicago Fire, would free up room in Barca's budget for a player like Alvarez.

Source: Daily Mirror February 27, 2026 22:38 UTC