Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez
Players at the centre of drawn-out transfer speculation sometimes miss sessions for reported illness. Official explanations from the club attempt to separate fitness issues from ongoing negotiations. Supporters of interested sides watch every absence for possible signs of progress.
Strikers who have already rejected one offer while waiting for a preferred destination keep the situation tense. Clubs that insist a player will stay still have to manage day-to-day availability. Late-window developments often produce mixed messages until a final decision is reached.
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Julian Alvarez was not present at Atletico Madrid training this morning after feeling unwell. Authorised sources at the club confirmed the Argentina international passed a bad night and was indisposed.
The absence comes amid continued speculation over his future. Alvarez has been linked with both Barcelona and Arsenal this summer. Atletico have repeatedly stated he is not for sale to their La Liga rivals, while a source close to the leadership previously indicated that only a substantial offer from Arsenal might change their stance.
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The striker turned down Arsenal after the two clubs agreed terms, saying he was waiting for Barcelona until deadline day. More recent reports suggested he had become more open to a move to north London following regular contact with Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta.
Atletico fans heavily booed Alvarez when he was named in the squad for the Villarreal match at the weekend. The latest training absence adds another layer to an already complex situation.
Supporters will treat the news with caution. Illness remains the official explanation and does not in itself confirm any imminent transfer. Further updates are expected as the window enters its final days and all parties continue to assess their positions.
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta