Atletico are ready to talk to Arsenal about Alvarez but will not sell him to Barcelona

Atletico are ready to consider Arsenal's offer for the transfer of Julián Alvarez, according to Mundo Deportivo. According to the source, the Madrid club allows negotiations with the Londoners regarding the 26-year-old striker. At the same time, Atlético's position regarding Barcelona remains unchanged - they do not plan to sell Alvarez to one of the main competitors in La Liga. The Argentine himself, as noted, prefers to move to the Catalan club. Alvarez remains one of Barcelona's top transfer targets. Last season, the forward played 29 matches in La Liga, scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists.