{"id":50441,"date":"2026-07-21T02:01:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/source-transfer-chief-berta-holds-direct-negotiations-with-striker-preparing-to-join-arsenal\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T02:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:01:12","slug":"source-transfer-chief-berta-holds-direct-negotiations-with-striker-preparing-to-join-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/source-transfer-chief-berta-holds-direct-negotiations-with-striker-preparing-to-join-arsenal\/","title":{"rendered":"Source: Transfer chief Berta holds &#8216;direct negotiations&#8217; with striker preparing to join 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\/07\/21\/source-transfer-chief-berta-holds-direct-negotiations-with-striker-preparing-to-join-arsenal\/#Atletico_ready_to_approve_transfer_to_Arsenal\" >Atletico ready to approve transfer to Arsenal<\/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\/07\/21\/source-transfer-chief-berta-holds-direct-negotiations-with-striker-preparing-to-join-arsenal\/#Gunner_has_chance_to_successfully_sign_statement\" >Gunner has chance to successfully sign statement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arsenal could be presented with a rare opportunity to complete one of their biggest transfers this summer after Atletico Madrid hinted they are considering selling their key forward to the Premier League champions.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The situation remains complicated as Barcelona are still thought to be the player&#8217;s preferred destination, but Real Madrid could also be an option if the player remains in Spain.<\/p>\n<p>However, Atletico have little interest in strengthening their domestic rivals, which could put Arsenal in a surprisingly strong position.<\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Paris Saint-Germain have been monitoring the situation closely, but interest has not evolved into a formal offer.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal&#8217;s biggest challenge appears to be convincing the player to leave Spain and finding a transfer fee that Atletico considers acceptable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atletico_ready_to_approve_transfer_to_Arsenal\"><\/span>Atletico ready to approve transfer to Arsenal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This was revealed by a person close to the agent industry. <em><strong>catch off side<\/strong> <\/em>Atl\u00e9tico have reportedly informed Juli\u00e1n Alvarez&#8217;s agent that they could allow him to join Arsenal this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Sporting director Andrea Berta has also been in direct talks with the striker and has expressed a positive attitude towards a return to the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Even if Alvarez decides to move abroad, Arsenal should not face any major difficulties in negotiations with Atletico. The Spanish club would rather sell him to an English team than help Barcelona or city rivals Real Madrid strengthen their attacks.<\/p>\n<p>However, Alvarez&#8217;s preference for Barcelona remains a major obstacle.<\/p>\n<p>A transfer fee of over 200 million euros also seems unrealistic, so Atletico may need to lower their expectations in the end if they are serious about letting him leave.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gunner_has_chance_to_successfully_sign_statement\"><\/span>Gunner has chance to successfully sign statement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From a tactical standpoint, Alvarez would be a great fit.<\/p>\n<p>His pressing, intelligent movements and ability to play centrally or behind other strikers will give Mikel Arteta greater flexibility in key matches.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal should not allow Atletico to dictate an unreasonable price and should seriously pursue a contract.<\/p>\n<p>Their advantages are obvious. They are wealthy, ambitious, and not a direct domestic threat.<\/p>\n<p>However, players must actively choose their projects.<\/p>\n<p>Atletico&#8217;s reluctance to sell within Spain could be a deciding factor if Arsenal are able to keep their promise.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Arsenal begin talks to sign \u00a377m winger after identifying attacking priorities<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal could be presented with a rare opportunity to complete one of their biggest transfers this summer after Atletico Madrid hinted they are considering selling their key forward to the Premier League champions.The situation remains complicated as Barcelona are still thought to be the player&#8217;s preferred destination, but Real Madrid could also be an option [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50442,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[40],"class_list":["post-50441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-football","tag-football"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50441","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50441"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50441\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50442"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50441"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50441"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50441"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}