Julian Alvarez Arsenal links blasted as club chief says 'you're going a bit overboard'

Julian Alvarez Arsenal links blasted as club chief says 'you're going a bit overboard'Julian Alvarez has been strongly linked to a transfer away from Atletico Madrid, with Arsenal and Barcelona as potential suitorsCommentsSportKieran Horn Digital Sports Journalist13:00, 05 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAtletico Madrid present has sent a clear message to any Julian Alvarez transfer suitors(Image: (Photo by Bruno Penas/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images))Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has hit out at the Spanish media over speculation linking Julian Alvarez with a move away from the club. Arsenal are among a host of sides to have emerged as an interested party with Barcelona as another club linked.‌Ahead of the two clubs' La Liga clash on Saturday evening, Cerezo delivered an unequivocal message to the assembled press. He said: "You are crossing the line a little with Alvarez. He's an Atletico Madrid player and has a long contract with the club."‌Barcelona went on to claim victory in that encounter, with Robert Lewandowski - the very player Alvarez would be expected to replace should he make the switch - netting a late winner from the bench. Marcus Rashford had earlier levelled after Giuliano Simeone's opener.‌READ MORE: Mikel Arteta issues Gabriel injury update as Arsenal crisis worsens - 'Never good news'READ MORE: Mikel Arteta gave 'nervous energy' to Arsenal stars as familiar issue called outAlvarez did not make it off the bench for the fixture, with Atleti's attentions firmly fixed on the Champions League, as they now trail leaders Barcelona by 19 points. A quarter-final showdown between the two Spanish giants is set to unfold over the coming weeks, with Alvarez seemingly being kept fresh for Wednesday's first leg at Camp Nou.It has been another prolific campaign for the Argentine, who currently boasts 17 goals from 44 appearances. He notched 29 in his debut season under Diego Simeone, and match...