{"id":43633,"date":"2026-02-23T05:25:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/julian-alvarez-makes-future-decision-amid-growing-interest-from-liverpool-and-arsenal\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T05:25:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:25:30","slug":"julian-alvarez-makes-future-decision-amid-growing-interest-from-liverpool-and-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/julian-alvarez-makes-future-decision-amid-growing-interest-from-liverpool-and-arsenal\/","title":{"rendered":"Julian Alvarez makes future decision amid growing interest from Liverpool and Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/julian-alvarez-makes-future-decision-amid-growing-interest-from-liverpool-and-arsenal\/#Arsenal_retain_genuine_interest_due_to_Berta_link\" >Arsenal retain genuine interest due to Berta link<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/julian-alvarez-makes-future-decision-amid-growing-interest-from-liverpool-and-arsenal\/#Julian_Alvarez_supports_Barcelona_move\" >Julian Alvarez supports Barcelona move<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Juli\u00e1n Alvarez could be at the center of a fierce summer transfer battle.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to Football Insider, the Atletico Madrid forward would prioritize a move to Barcelona if he were to leave the Spanish capital.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Argentine striker is thought to have clear preferences regarding his next move, while Premier League clubs, particularly Arsenal, are monitoring his situation closely.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c1lvarez has caught the attention of several of Europe&#8217;s biggest players as they look to add to their attacking ranks, but the attacker wants to stay in La Liga and move to Barcelona.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_retain_genuine_interest_due_to_Berta_link\"><\/span>Arsenal retain genuine interest due to Berta link<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Arsenal are thought to be exploring the possibility of making a bid.<\/p>\n<p>According to ESPN sources, the Gunners have assessed Alvarez as a potential solution to strengthen their frontline in preparation for a new title challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Sporting director Andrea Berta, who previously negotiated a \u20ac95 million transfer for Alvarez from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid in August 2024, is familiar with the player&#8217;s profile and contract structure.<\/p>\n<p>This existing relationship could give Arsenal a strategic advantage if negotiations progress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Julian_Alvarez_supports_Barcelona_move\"><\/span>Julian Alvarez supports Barcelona move<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Julian Alvarez celebrates his goal for Atl\u00e9tico Madrid against Barcelona (Photo by Aitor Alcalde\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite interest from Arsenal, Barcelona are reportedly the player&#8217;s preferred option if he leaves Atletico.<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona&#8217;s continued efforts to rebuild their attack and invest in young, dynamic forwards coincide with the stage in Alvarez&#8217;s career.<\/p>\n<p>Remaining in La Liga would also be attractive for Argentina&#8217;s international players, as it could allow them to maintain continuity while competing for domestic and European honors.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool have also been named as potential suitors, but like Arsenal, they are expected to lose out in the race for Alvarez.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Source: Liverpool prepare for Robertson&#8217;s departure, naming top candidate to sign him<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Juli\u00e1n Alvarez could be at the center of a fierce summer transfer battle.According to Football Insider, the Atletico Madrid forward would prioritize a move to Barcelona if he were to leave the Spanish capital. 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