Arsenal appear to have been handed a fresh chance of completing a stunning Deadline Day swoop for Julian Alvarez, with reports suggesting the Atletico Madrid forward has softened his stance on a move to London.
The Gunners have spent much of the summer chasing the 26-year-old Argentine, with manager Mikel Arteta said to regard him as an ideal addition to his attacking options. Arsenal's interest cooled temporarily after a failed attempt to sign Vinicius Jr earlier in August, but talks over Alvarez reportedly picked back up in the past week as the transfer window nears its close.
Alvarez is understood to be eager to leave the Spanish capital, but until recently that desire appeared to work against Arsenal's chances. The forward has long made clear that Barcelona represents his preferred destination, having previously described a move to the Catalan giants as his personal