Alemany doubles down: Alvarez’s Atlético future looks set as Barca pursuit cools

Atletico Madrid’s Mateu Alemany says Julian Alvarez—who missed training with illness—is set to return and be available for the next La Liga match, and Atletico has publicly stated they won’t sell to Barcelona. The saga appears to be winding down, with Alvarez expected to remain at Atlético, while Arsenal remain interested but Alvarez has reportedly told Mikel Arteta he does not want to move to north London.