Atletico Fans Demand Alvarez Exit

Julian Alvarez's tenure at Atletico Madrid appears to be deteriorating, as evidenced by fan protests at the team's training ground. Supporters displayed banners reading "Julian out" and held up his squad number crossed out. Chants were also directed at the player during Atletico's opening La Liga match against Malaga, which Alvarez missed.

Reports suggest Alvarez's desire is to join Barcelona, a move Arsenal has struggled to counter. Atletico's stance on selling Alvarez reportedly differentiates between clubs, with a willingness to negotiate with Arsenal but not Barcelona. This has reportedly frustrated Alvarez, leading him to reject a move to England and reassert his untransferable status.

However, conflicting information suggests Alvarez has always been considered non-transferable by Atletico. Despite reports of talks between Arsenal and Atletico director Mateu Alemany, some outlets deny any negotiations. Even with Arsenal reportedly making contact, a transfer is seen as unlikely due to the high price and Alvarez's reluctance to move to England.