Can Mikel Arteta and Arsenal pry Julian Alvarez away from Atletico Madrid as transfer deadline looms?

Landing Julian Alvarez as the forward tries to force an exit from Atletico Madrid, before Tuesday's transfer deadline remains a long shot.

Arsenal are working hard to finalise their transfer business before the September 1 deadline, with Julian Alvarez and Gabriel Jesus among the latest developments as the Gunners close in on further deals

Premier League clubs are racing against time to complete key transfers before the summer window closes on Tuesday at 23:00 BST, with several high-profile deals still hanging in the balance. According to BBC Sport on Monday, among the biggest names who could move before the deadline are Atletico Madrid forward Julian Al

Gunners expected to be busy right up until transfer deadline

Julian Alvarez’s Arsenal, Barcelona Transfer Saga Lurches Toward Conclusion  Sports Illustrated

Gabriel Jesus close to Barcelona move as Arsenal near Julian Alvarez deadline  The Times

Atletico Madrid forward missed two earlier training sessions amid ongoing speculation about his future at the club.

Julián Alvarez has returned to training with his Atletico Madrid teammates after recovering from an illness that kept him out

Julian Alvarez transfer update issued as Arsenal chances measured  talkSPORT

Several big names could make moves before the end of the summer transfer window

Julian Alvarez is keen to leave Atletico Madrid this summer and Manchester City are reportedly looking to re-sign the striker