The forward has been made Barcelona’s top target to replace Robert Lewandowski and he reportedly wants to join the Spanish giants, but Atletico Madrid have made it abundantly clear throughout this window that they do not intend to sell him to their direct rivals. It has been suggested that this could open the door for Arsenal to sign him. However, this depends on Alvarez expressing a willingness to join Arsenal instead of Barcelona. Atletico boss Diego Simeone has given the ‘green light’ for Atletico Madrid to sell Alvarez, while it is reiterated that a move to Barcelona remains off the table. Atletico would accept 130 million euros (£111m) for Alvarez. One important detail is that Barcelona is out of the running. Atlético Madrid has practically banned the Catalan club, so the options are considerably reduced. Arsenal wants him, but it remains to be seen if they are willing to pay €130 million for the attacker. What is clear is that if that money becomes available, the Spider will say goodbye to Atlético Madrid after two years there. The agreement between the clubs exists. Only agreement with the player is missing.   submitted by   /u/Wakanda-shit-is-that [link]   [comments]