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While the focus has shifted heavily toward Diomande, he is not the only high-profile name on the radar at the Emirates. Arsenal are also keeping a watchful eye on any potential fallout between Julian Alvarez and Atletico Madrid. The situation is complicated by interest from Barcelona, though Atletico are hesitant to sell to a domestic rival.

“Then another thing, it’s a separate story but Arsenal are keeping a close eye on the situation of Julian Alvarez and Barcelona. It’s very tense between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, obviously if Julian Alvarez can’t go to Barcelona because Atletico don’t want to sell the player to Barcelona,” Romano explained.

“Atletico are saying they don’t want to sell the player in general but in case there is a broken relationship between Julian and Atletico, and they decide to sell the player in August, Arsenal could still be interested in the situation.”