The London club’s interest in Manchester City’s former football player remains present, while coach Michael Arteta is open to the possibility of his transfer.

However, recent developments in Madrid make such an agreement very difficult in the passing winter deadline.

Alvarez had given attention during the 2026 World Cup, when he expressed a desire to leave Atletico Madrid, citing Barcelona as his preferred destination.

However, clashes between two Spanish clubs and Atletico Madrid’s stance against his sale to Barcelona complicated the situation. At the same time, the attacker was not fully convinced of a possible return to Premierliga.

Recently, Alvarez has gradually returned to coach Diego Simeone’s plans. He has also apologised for his actions, within the club’s efforts to improve reports with fans.

Simeone has welcomed that stance, enabling the attacker to leave in January to be even smaller.

As reported, Atletico Madrid intends to keep Alvarez at least by the end of the 2026/27 season, which would force Arsenal to wait for another opportunity to transfer.

Source Layer: RTKLive