Atlético de Madrid has effectively shut the door on a potential transfer of Julián Álvarez to Barcelona. The club's stance is clear, with zero percent chance of selling the Argentine attacker to their Spanish rivals, regardless of the value offered. This move comes after Atlético de Madrid hardened its position against a negotiation with Barcelona, following the club's president, Joan Laporta, publicly expressing his desire to sign Álvarez.
The situation has left Arsenal as a possible alternative for Álvarez to leave Atlético de Madrid. According to Sky Sports, the English club is still interested in the attacker and is closely monitoring the impasse between Álvarez, Atlético de Madrid, and Barcelona. The situation may change in the final days of the transfer window, with Rob Dorsett of Sky Sports suggesting that if Álvarez understands his situation at Atlético de Madrid has become untenable, he may consider Arsenal's proposal.