"Won't you send me to Barcelona? I'll go to Arsenal instead!" Lee Kang-in's fellow striker skips training, suddenly pivoting to EPL... ATM counters with "Give us Victor Yekkes"

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Julian Alvarez (26), a thorn in Atletico Madrid's side, has missed two consecutive days of training, raising speculation about a potential transfer. With a move to Barcelona now off the table, Arsenal has emerged as a new destination.

The UK's 'Sky Sports' reported on the 27th (Korea time) that "Alvarez did not appear at training for two consecutive days, including on the 26th, citing illness and an uncertain future."

Tensions between the player and the club have reached a peak. The media stated, "Alvarez left the stadium booed by home fans on the 23rd and suffered severe stress, even experiencing sleep disturbances late on the 25th."

Initially, Alvarez was eager to join Barcelona. However, Atletico repeatedly informed them that they would not sell him. Barcelona president Joan Laporta stated the previous day, "While Atletico may want to sell Alvarez to another club, our offer remains valid, and we hope they will accept it."

As the Barcelona move hit a roadblock, Alvarez began considering a transfer to Arsenal as an alternative. Meanwhile, Arsenal's stance remains cautious. The media explained, "Arsenal assesses the possibility of signing him before the transfer deadline as low. Their policy is to only enter negotiations with Atletico if Alvarez first expresses a strong desire to leave."

It further added, "Andrea Berta, Arsenal's sports director, and Miguel Angel Gil Marin, Atletico's CEO, are in continuous dialogue. However, despite having worked together previously at Atletico, the two have maintained only routine contact throughout this summer."

Atletico has activated a plan to sign a replacement striker. Interestingly, they are showing interest in Victor Yekkes of Arsenal and are probing whether Arsenal is willing to sell him. Initially, Nicolas Jackson was also targeted, but he is now set for a move to Aston Villa.

According to the media, Alvarez's future will likely be decided within the next 24 to 48 hours. The outlet stated, "Alvarez must decide whether to stay and regain the fans' trust or push through with a transfer. Atletico also does not wish for this issue to drag on until the final day of the transfer window."

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