Julian Alvarez set to reject Arsenal over London move

Arsenal have suffered a setback in their pursuit of a marquee signing after Julian Alvarez indicated he is prepared to reject the club. Although Mikel Arteta's side have positioned themselves as the primary suitors, the Argentina international is reluctant to relocate to London.

Pedro Fullana on SER Deportivos said Arsenal are the only realistic destination willing to table a concrete offer, but the 26-year-old is not considering a move to the Emirates Stadium because he does not want to live in the English capital. With Barcelona's competing financial pursuit currently deadlocked, the World Cup winner appears content to remain in Spain under Diego Simeone rather than force an exit.

Fullana described the entire multi-club operation as "completely stalled", with alternative suitors struggling to make meaningful progress.

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