Julian Alvarez 'open to Arsenal move' as shock transfer clause emerges

Julian Alvarez is said to have had a change of heart on a move to London to give Arsenal some hope on Deadline Day.The Gunners have been pursuing the Atletico Madrid forward all summer, with interest being driven by Mikel Arteta who is said to view the Argentine as a dream signing.A failed pursuit of Vinicius Jr saw interest put on the backburner earlier in August, but talks resumed last week.Alvarez is desperate to leave Atleti, but that is where the problems begin for the Gunners. Alvarez is said to only have eyes for Barcelona - which he has described as his "dream" move.The Athletic's David Ornstein reported last week that Alvarez has told Arteta that he is not interested in moving to the Gunners, but fresh reports may have handed Arsenal a new avenue to convince the striker.Julian Alv