Arsenal target Julian Alvarez will "never, ever" be sold to Barcelona, according to Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin, who did not rule out the possibility of the Argentina international joining another club instead before the transfer deadline.
Alvarez made it clear earlier this summer that he wanted to join Barcelona but relations between the Spanish clubs have completely broken down over the transfer saga, with Gil Marin accusing Barcelona of "dishonesty" and a lack of "professionalism".
Barcelona's president Joan Laporta said on Wednesday that they were still interested in Alvarez despite Atletico's stance, with Atletico then releasing a statement to confirm there was "zero per cent chance" of Alvarez moving to Camp Nou.
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"Our intention and ⁠my personal dream is for him to stay with us, to remain at Atletico," Gil Martin told Spanish broadcaster Movistar Plus after Thursday's Champions League league phase draw in Monaco.

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