Overview
- Early October reports say Julián Álvarez has dismissed agent Fernando Hidalgo and is actively seeking new representation, with Javier Pastore’s agency linked as a leading candidate.
- Multiple outlets report Álvarez is now seriously considering a January transfer to Arsenal, a U‑turn from his summer insistence on joining Barcelona.
- Arsenal are preparing to re‑pursue the striker and were previously reported to be willing to pay north of £100 million and to resume talks after face‑to‑face contacts between sporting directors.
- The club are said to be ready to include players such as Viktor Gyökeres, Noni Madueke or Ethan Nwaneri as makeweights, with Nwaneri currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund.
- Atlético retain strong leverage because Álvarez is under contract until June 2030 and the club publicly criticised his entourage after the summer saga, so any January move will depend on fee, swap structure and agreement between the player, new agent and Atlético.