Transfer: Arsenal sends fresh message to Julian Alvarez

Arsenal have signaled their continued interest in signing Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, stating they are prepared to wait until the final days of the transfer window to conclude a deal. The Gunners made an impressive start to their Premier League title defense with a 3-0 victory over Coventry City on Friday. Manager Mikel Arteta has already spent over £150 million this summer, bolstering the squad with the signings of Christos Tzolis, Bruno Guimaraes, and Ezri Konsa.

Tzolis particularly impressed in Friday's match, earning comparisons to his predecessor, Leandro Trossard. Despite a plethora of options, Arteta remains keen on securing a recognized striker prior to the summer transfer window's closure. Previous attempts to sign Morgan Rogers and Vinicius Junior have not materialized. Meanwhile, Juventus are confident that Kenan Yildiz will remain with the club, and Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi's interest will be delayed until January due to his pre-season injury.

The possibility of Alvarez leaving Atletico Madrid seemed minimal throughout the summer until recently. Talks between the two clubs occurred on Friday to assess the possibility, but Alvarez still aims to join Barcelona. Despite Atletico's insistence that they will not permit Alvarez to transfer to their Spanish rivals, they might consider allowing him to return to England if a suitable offer arises.

Alvarez was part of Atletico's squad for their match against Villarreal on Sunday, missing Wednesday's win over Malaga. Should Alvarez reconsider his decision to move to Barcelona, Arsenal have requested to be notified. The former Manchester City player has faced criticism from Atletico supporters, with some chanting for his departure during Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Malaga. Outside the club's training ground, banners reading 'Julian OUT' were displayed on Friday.