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Arsenal Transfer News Today: Julian Alvarez picks his next club as sale imminent

19 May 2026 19:56 BST | 5 min read

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Tom Weber

Tom Weber | Writer

Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer.

All the latest Arsenal transfer news in one place, including updates on Julian Alvarez, Danilo and Sandro Tonali.

Alvarez wants PSG

Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is keen to join PSG this summer, as per Radio MARCA.

The Argentina international is believed to be looking to leave Atleti after a second consecutive trophyless season, but his options have narrowed due to his club's hefty €150 million asking price.

It is believed that PSG could be willing to shell out that much to sign the 26-year-old, and Alvarez is open to the move. The Parisians already tried to sign him in 2024 when he left Man City, and they will soon need a replacement for Goncalo Ramos, who is expected to leave.

Arsenal and Barcelona also dream of signing Alvarez, but a deal is looking increasingly difficult.

Tonali price confirmed

Sandro Tonali

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali will cost €115 million this summer, the i Paper has confirmed.

The Magpies would ideally prefer to keep the Italy international, but they are now willing to sanction his exit, provided their hefty asking price is matched. Arsenal are among the clubs interested in Tonali.

Newcastle are braced for a summer of significant change, with Tonali likely to be one of the protagonists of the window. The Italian was already offered to Arsenal at the end of January after Mikel Merino suffered an injury.

Danilo pushing for move

Botafogo midfielder Danilo is thought to be pushing for a move to Europe, having just been included in Brazil's World Cup squad.

The 24-year-old was a last-minute omission from Botafogo's recent game, with Globo reporting that he told his manager that he was not in the right headspace to feature despite being pencilled in as a starter.

Because the player has been dealing with a minor ankle problem, it is believed that he pulled out of the match in order to avoid aggravating the issue and thus jeopardising his World Cup and summer transfer chances.

Recent reports have suggested that Arsenal have held discussions with the player's camp. Botafogo are open to selling the player because they need to raise funds, but his decision not to play has caused some tension.

Vieira's uncertain future

Fabio Vieira

Hamburger SV are looking to renegotiate their purchase option for Arsenal loanee Fabio Vieira, The Mirror reports.

The Bundesliga outfit, after comfortably staying in the division in their first season back, are keen to keep the Portugal international, but they can't afford to pay the €20m purchase option that was agreed on last year.

Vieira has enjoyed a promising season, so Arsenal are reluctant to accede to a lower fee. They know that clubs elsewhere would be prepared to pay more for the midfielder. Vieira himself says that he is "open to everything" after his HSV loan.

"I have to be open to everything," he stated when asked about his future. "Let's see what happens. No matter what the future brings, I was very happy here and will be forever grateful to HSV. The club did everything for me, the support was amazing. I feel the love of the fans and the club. They all love me."