Julian Alvarez transfer developments have taken a major twist as the Atletico Madrid forward personally informed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta that he has no interest in joining the Premier League club. Despite the Gunners preparing a potential club-record bid, the player's preference for Barcelona and his reluctance to move to north London have stalled any momentum.
"At the time of reporting, it is a low chance that he will come to Arsenal, because he has had his heart set on Barcelona," noted respected reporter David Ornstein during an appearance on TNT Sports. Ornstein added that while Atletico Madrid were willing to strike a deal, Alvarez has shown no indication of wanting to push the transfer forward.
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SubscribeThe setback forces Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal recruitment team to rethink their attacking options as the transfer window approaches its deadline. Although Atletico Madrid have effectively closed the door on a move to Barcelona, a club-to-club agreement remains meaningless if the player refuses to engage or participate in personal terms.
With the pursuit of Alvarez seemingly hitting a dead end, speculation quickly turned toward Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as an alternative target. However, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has firmly rejected those claims, stating that the club never opened negotiations for the prolific Nigerian forward.
Fabrizio Romano Dismisses Victor Osimhen Arsenal Links
"Not true guys. Arsenal never ever opened negotiations for Osimhen for one reason, because Osimhen is going nowhere," Romano explained via his official YouTube channel. He emphasized that Osimhen remains a core part of Galatasaray's long-term strategy and is entirely content with life at the Turkish club.
Romano further clarified that recent rumors connecting Arsenal with Osimhen likely stemmed from separate discussions between the Gunners and Galatasaray regarding Gabriel Martinelli. With both high-profile targets effectively ruled out, Arsenal may head into the remainder of the season relying on their existing squad depth.
Victor Osimhen rumors linking the star forward with a high-profile switch to the Emirates Stadium have been completely debunked by leading transfer specialists. Speculation had grown across various media platforms suggesting Arsenal might pivot toward the former Napoli man after missing out on their primary targets.
"Osimhen is part of the Galatasaray strategy, was never for sale, and was never considered an option by any club because Osimhen cannot move," Romano stated regarding the persistent speculation surrounding the striker's future.