Julián Alvarez

Following an entertaining Tuesday night, tonight’s fixtures will feature FC Barcelona opening their campaign along with last season's finalists Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain

Arsenal are running out of time to persuade Julián Álvarez to join them from Atlético Madrid after agreeing to sell Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Fábio Vieira in deals collectively worth more than £70 million

Gabriel Jesus set to leave Arsenal for Barcelona in £8.6m deal

Andoni Iraola hoping ‘good news soon’ as Liverpool close in on Bradley Barcola

Liverpool still want to sign another winger after agreeing a £100m fee, with £20m in add-ons, for top transfer target Bradley Barcola

With his employers refusing to sell him to the Spanish champions and Alvarez having missed training for the past two days, Atlético officials are believed to be in negotiations with Arsenal over the sale of a player they value at £128m and Gabriel Jesus could be sent the other way in an effort to grease the wheels

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Barcola is expected to leave the French champions with Liverpool interested while Arsenal are pursuing a move for Atletico’s Alvarez

A departure that could finance Mateta’s move could be that of Ollie Watkins, though it is one that has shocked Villa

The Eagles are also eyeing a shock move for Marseille’s Quinten Timber, brother of Jurrien, to keep them busy as the window creaks towards closure

City also appear to have joined Tottenham in their admiration of Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo — though without any incoming forwards at Anfield, the Dutchman probably won’t be going anywhere

Alvarez was met with jeers by Atletico fans amid rumours over a move to Arsenal while Liverpool continue their pursuit of a new winger

Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez was booed by his own fans amid growing transfer speculation as his side drew with Villarreal in La Liga

Alvarez would welcome a move to Arsenal this summer if he is now allowed to join Barcelona while Liverpool continue to be frustrated in their search for a new winger

However, Atletico Madrid remain firm on their stance and are determined to keep him at the club for the upcoming season

Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019

Alexis Mac Allister put his country ahead just 10 minutes into the contest following a precise corner, before Dan Ndoye drew level midway through the second-half

Up in Fifa’s VVIP box, far above the customarily ecstatic Argentine celebrations, Conmebol president and Gianni Infantino confidante Alejandro Dominguez was celebrating almost as wildly

While Cristiano Ronaldo was crying as he exited the World Cup stage for likely the final time following Portugal’s late 1-0 loss to Spain last night, 24 hours later his great rival Messi was shedding tears of pure relief

La Albiceleste secured a 2-0 victory over Austria and now sit comfortably atop Group J. Their talismanic captain produced a fabulous brace and became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history with 18 goals

With Barcelona making Alvarez their top target, his public stance could force Atletico to accept a lower offer, potentially around $140 million, despite interest from other European giants like Arsenal and PSG

Arsenal are looking into the necessary details before lodging a bid for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola

Barcola shone for France at the World Cup against Senegal and is a European champion with PSG, while Liverpool are also thought to be interested

The race for Julián Alvarez has taken an explosive turn as reports link the Atlético Madrid star with a controversial move across the capital

Amid Julian Alvarez transfer buzz, Atletico Madrid uploaded a post that showed Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Raphinha in red and white colors

Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019

But it had been widely assumed the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner would again lead Argentina, four years after lifting the trophy in Qatar

That August the club would move into the Emirates Stadium, a seismic upheaval from playing at Highbury, but one that theoretically allowed them to challenge Manchester United for the next 20 years

The global football superstar was among the 55 players named by Lionel Scaloni in his initial World Cup roster on Monday, but the 38-year-old has yet to fully confirm his availability as Argentina look to defend their title

Virgin Media O2 recorded its highest-ever broadband traffic spike as millions across the UK tuned in to watch Arsenal's Uefa Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid

Atlético Madrid have made more of an imprint in Europe, with three Europa Leagues, a Cup Winners’ Cup and three Super Cups, but the big one has eluded them as well: they’ve suffered the trophy being snatched from under their nose in excruciating circumstances not just once but three times, in 1974, 2014 and 2016, insult being bundled up with injury on the latter two occasions by good old Real Madrid

Both UCL semi-final ties featured debate over handball decisions

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refused to address transfer rumours linking the Gunners with a bid for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez this summer despite Diego Simeone's comments

For the first time since he took over at Atlético Madrid fifteen long years ago, Diego Simeone had led his team to a victory at the Camp Nou, keeping alive his dream of taking them back to a European Cup final a decade later

Xavi Simons netted to give spirited Tottenham a glimmer of hope, but David Hancko's equaliser extinguished any chance of an incredible comeback

Bayern thrashed Atalanta 6-1 without top scorer Harry Kane in the starting lineup

Spurs' interim boss Igor Tudor did not even acknowledge him as he came off, a decision which was panned after he thrust Kinsky into the limelight for his first appearance since November

Serie A’s Fiorentina want to offer the Frenchman an escape route from Stamford Bridge where he was part of Enzo Maresca’s bomb squad

Chelsea have been strongly linked with Stade Rennais defender Jeremy Jacquet, as Liam Rosenior wastes very little time in bolstering his backline for the second-half of the season