Arsenal continue to pursue Julián Alvarez, after Atlético Madrid opened the door to sign him.
The Premier League winners initially gave up before rekindling their interest in the striker.
Two days ago, Sport Witness covered claims from Argentina that Arsenal intend to step up after the World Cup.
Arsenal not giving up
Wednesday’s edition of Mundo Deportivo has a big report on Barcelona’s efforts to sign the Argentina international.
Los Rojiblancos have publicly slammed the La Liga winners over their transfer games.
Therefore, Atleti want to avoid a move to Barca and won’t oppose a sale to Arsenal.
Sport claims the Argentina international’s initial plan was not to listen to the English club. Despite this, the Gunners remain attentive, in case an opportunity presents itself.
Atlético Madrid want him to go to the Premier League. After learning that, Sport state both Mikel Arteta and Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta contacted Julián Alvarez’s camp.
Arsenal offer below €100m
Another report from Wednesday’s edition of Sport covers more on interest from Arsenal and Hansi Flick’s side.
The former Manchester City man has already asked to leave, and Barca president Joan Laporta publicly confirmed their interest.
The newspaper claims the Catalan club intend to make another offer at the end of July. This fixed fee will be similar to the earlier one, around €100m, with better bonuses. Barca could also include one of their players as part of the deal.
Barcelona see their former director, Mateu Alemany, who is now at the Madrid club, as an obstacle.
Therefore, Laporta intends to negotiate directly with Atlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo and their CEO, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín.
The Camp Nou side are aware the player doesn’t want to join Arsenal or PSG, as it stands. Barca are aware their offer is superior than both the Gunners and the Champions League winners.
Sport further states. ‘They [Barca] explain that the English club’s offer is below €100m, while the French club would only agree to it if players were included in the deal.’
If Diego Simeone’s side continue to refuse to negotiate, Barcelona will then move on to other targets, leaving space for Arsenal.