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Football transfer rumours: Alvarez set for Arsenal after being booed at Atlético?

Today’s rumours laugh off heartburn Booing Julián Alvarez during Atlético Madrid’s draw with Villarreal on Sunday has seemingly convinced the Argentina forward to consider joining Arsenal in the window. The former Manchester City man has been kept out of the reaches of Barcelona, who may not have the funds to complete the signing, whereas the Gunners have plenty of cash to splash. Alejandro Balde was left out of the

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The Guardian
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England / United Kingdom
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24 Aug 2026, 07:23 UTC
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Will Unwin
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Transfer window
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Today’s rumours laugh off heartburn Booing Julián Alvarez during Atlético Madrid’s draw with Villarreal on Sunday has seemingly convinced the Argentina forward to consider joining Arsenal in the window. The former Manchester City man has been kept out of the reaches of Barcelona, who may not have the funds to complete the signing, whereas the Gunners have plenty of cash to splash. Alejandro Balde was left out of the
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    Football transfer rumours: Alvarez set for Arsenal after being booed at Atlético?

    Today’s rumours laugh off heartburn Booing Julián Alvarez during Atlético Madrid’s draw with Villarreal on Sunday has seemingly convinced the Argentina forward to consider joining Arsenal in the window. The former Manchester City man has been kept out of the reaches of Barcelona, who may not have the funds to complete the signing, whereas the Gunners have plenty of cash to splash. Alejandro Balde was left out of the

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    Football transfer rumours: Alvarez set for Arsenal after being booed at Atlético?

    Today’s rumours laugh off heartburn Booing Julián Alvarez during Atlético Madrid’s draw with Villarreal on Sunday has seemingly convinced the Argentinian forward to consider joining Arsenal in the window. The former Manchester City man has been kept out of the reaches of Barcelona, who may not have the funds to complete the signing, whereas the Gunners have plenty of cash to splash. Alejandro Balde was left out of th

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