Atletico Madrid sets Sunday deadline for Julian Alvarez transfer decision

Atletico Madrid has given Julian Alvarez until Sunday to decide whether to accept a transfer to Arsenal or apologize and reintegrate with the squad, setting a firm deadline to resolve a summer-long saga. The Spanish club has refused to sell the Argentine striker to Barcelona, his preferred destination, and is now demanding a swift resolution as the Premier League transfer window nears its close on September 1. The 26-year-old has spent the summer seeking a move to Barcelona, but Atletico has repeatedly stated it will not negotiate with its La Liga rival.