Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterArsenal have reached an agreement for the purchase of Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid.That's according to a new report, which says that the Argentine is closer than ever before to a return to the Premier League, following a breakdown in his relationship with Rojiblancos fans.Alvarez was booed and whistled at the Metropolitano after publicly stating that it was his dream to leave with Arsenal ready to capitalise on Atletico's refusal to sell to Barcelona.An 'agreement exists' between Arsenal and Atletico MadridSport Witness have relayed news from Spanish publication AS, which claims that Alvarez is starting to see that the Premier League champions are his only chance to leave Diego Simeone's team this summer.Though Barcelona are interested in signing the World Cup winner, Atletico are unwilling to discuss a move for the star with a rival and with a release clause set at over �400 million, negotiations can't begin without their consent. You may like Arsenal begin breakthrough Julian Alvarez talks: report 'All signs point' to Arsenal signing Julian Alvarez: report Arsenal given go ahead to complete Julian Alvarez as first summer transfer Arsenal have been quoted a price of �128m, and now AS says that an agreement between the clubs exists for a 150m deal, plus Viktor Gyokeres heading to Spain in the opposite direction.Gyokeres was manager Mikel Arteta's top scorer in all competitions last term as the club won the league and reached the final of the Champions League, but has come under criticism for his lack of all-round game and didn't make it off the bench for the first game of the season against his former club, Coventry City.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Now, all Arsenal need is an agreement with Alvarez though that has always been the sticking point in any deal.Earlier this summer, Arteta spoke to Alvarez personally to convince the former Manchester City forward to come to North London but his preference remains to go to Barcelona.Bara, meanwhile, have been linked with the likes of Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus to bolster their frontline following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.Arsenal are closing in on the sale of Gabriel Martinelli to Al Hilal, with Alvarez an option to play either on the left or at centre-forward.Alvarez is worth 120m, according to Transfermarkt. Arsenal face Aston Villa when Premier League action continues next weekend.TOPICSJulian AlvarezArsenalAtltico MadridTransfer newsMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robsons time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
