Arsenal are eyeing Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid while also turning their attention to a star midfielder on the other side of the Spanish capital who is wanted by Liverpool
Mark Wakefield and Neil Docking
11:43, 31 Jan 2026Updated 11:51, 31 Jan 2026
Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid is wanted by Premier League giants Arsenal
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Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid is wanted by Premier League giants Arsenal
Arsenal return to Premier League duty this weekend, but are also keeping tabs on Monday's transfer deadline.
The Gunners have until 7pm on February 2 to wrap up their transfer dealings, should they choose to dip into the market for fresh faces. Mikel Arteta and his squad are currently gearing up to take on Leeds United, where they'll be eager to bounce back following last week's disappointing setback when they lost 3-2 at home against Manchester United.
Arsenal did triumph over FC Kairat in the Champions League during the week, and now focus shifts back to domestic matters and their pursuit of ending a 23-year title drought. The Gunners continue to be linked with numerous prospective signings, though whether any fresh arrivals materialise before Monday's cut-off remains uncertain. Here's all the latest news from the Emirates.
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Julian Alvarez is on the radar of Arsenal(Image: Angel Martinez, Getty Images)
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Julian Alvarez claim
Arsenal are keen on securing Atletico Madrid sensation Julian Alvarez, reports the Mirror.
TEAMtalk has suggested the Gunners are pursuing 26-year-old ex-Manchester City striker Alvarez, with indications that certain players could be part of the arrangement heading the other way.
The report suggests Arsenal have been consistently monitoring Alvarez in recent weeks, with two players being touted as potential components of a swap arrangement.
It's been suggested Arsenal might be open to offering Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus in a swap deal to secure the signature of Alvarez, but not until the summer.
Interest in Eduardo Camavinga
Eduardo Camavinga
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Eduardo Camavinga(Image: Getty Images)
Arsenal are among the clubs reportedly showing interest in Real Madrid's star midfielder, Eduardo Camavinga.
Caught Offside reports the Gunners will go head-to-head with Liverpool for Camavinga's signature come summer, although it remains uncertain whether the La Liga titans would let the 23-year-old defensive midfielder player leave.
Liverpool are currently leading the race according to the report, but Arsenal are also said to be considering bolstering their midfield, with the French star - previously a target for the Anfield outfit - being a potential target.
Reports suggest Camavinga could command a fee of up to £86m, but it's also been claimed Real Madrid wouldn't consider selling the midfielder at any price.
Zinchenko 'completes medical'
Oleksandr Zinchenko stands with his hands on his hips
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Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to join Ajax(Image: Getty Images)
Oleksandr Zinchenko is reportedly on the brink of a permanent move away from Arsenal.
Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph has reported 29-year-old Ukrainian international Zinchenko has completed his medical ahead of a move to Ajax, with the transfer nearing completion.
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The left back and left sided midfielder spent the first half of the season on loan at Nottingham Forest, but now appears set to bid farewell to Arsenal permanently and make the switch to the Eredivisie.