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Arsenal handed major Julian Alvarez transfer encouragement as he takes action
Julian Alvarez has skipped training at Atletico Madrid in a potential boost for Arsenal, who are eager to sign him ahead of next week's deadline. The forward is still desperate to leave the Spanish capital, with Barcelona having been his preferred destination. They tried to sign him earlier in the window but Atletico refused to entertain their advances, instead placing a huge nine-figure price tag on the forward.
TL;DR
- Julian Alvarez has skipped training at Atletico Madrid.
- This action could benefit Arsenal, who are interested in signing him.
- Alvarez is keen to leave Atletico Madrid.
- Barcelona was his preferred choice, but a move did not materialize.
- Atletico Madrid had placed a nine-figure price tag on the player.