Arsenal make final Julian Alvarez decision after Viktor Gyokeres swap offer

Alvarez only wants one club (Picture: Getty Images)

Arsenal have ruled out a summer move for Julian Alvarez after learning the Atletico Madrid star only wants a move to Barcelona.

The Gunners have made the Argentina international a summer transfer target with Mikel Arteta eager to sign another forward off the back of their first Premier League title triumph in 22 years.

Paris Saint-Germain have also discussed a move but Alvarez’s preference has been a move to the Camp Nou.

Barcelona have already enraged Atletico with what they regard as a public and disrespectful pursuit of the 26-year-old.

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An opening bid of €100million (£86.4m) has been rejected by Atletico who are determined not to do business with Barcelona having already tried to convince Alvarez to join Arsenal.

Atletico have also explored a move that would see Alvarez join Mikel Arteta ’s side in exchange for €60m (£51.7m) plus Viktor Gyokeres.

But Alvarez is said to have already said no to any move to north London.

Arsenal have walked away from any deal (Picture: Getty)

As a result, SPORT report Arsenal have now ‘completely ruled out’ a move for the former Manchester City star and will instead move onto other targets.

Alvarez’s preference for Barcelona had up until this week only been relayed through the media but the player broke his silence this week, making it clear he wants to leave the Spanish capital.

‘I spoke with the people I needed to speak with and the best thing for everyone is a transfer. I want to fulfil my dream,’ Alvarez said after Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria .

Alvarez with Argentina at the World Cup (Picture: Getty Images)

Arsenal have also explored a move for Bournemouth star Junior Kroupi this summer.

Kroupi enjoyed a superb first season in the Premier League following his £10m move from French side Lorient, scoring 13 goals for Bournemouth.