Julian Alvarez transfer saga takes new turn as Atletico tensions boil over

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/alvarez-julian/bBHauDIC/"]Alvarez[/a] found himself in a bizarre situation at the weekend as he was jeered by his own supporters.[/p][p]It comes with the player keen to make the switch to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/barcelona/SKbpVP5K/"]Barca[/a], while [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/atl-madrid/jaarqpLQ/"]Atletico[/a] do not want to sell him to a direct Spanish rival.[/p][p]Barcelona have not totally given up despite no indication that Atleti are ready to cave in.[/p][p][b]It is expected that new talks will open up, and Barca may have been handed some encouragement by the scenes at the weekend.[/b][/p][infobox id="c5ce5f5a-ccb6-468f-9fce-bb4a330c372a" /][p]Alvarez made his first appearance of the season in Atletico Madrid's 2-2 draw with Villarreal on Sunday.[/p][p]His name was loudly whistled by supporters when it was announced before kick-off, before he was jeered again when introduced as a 66th-minute substitute. [/p][embed guid="d568494a-cd98-4162-ac1e-4a57991998b3" url="https://x.com/SC_ESPN/status/2091541718550155529" social-type="twitter" /][p]At the final whistle, Alvarez was seen walking away from the pitch while his teammates remained behind to applaud the fans.[/p][p]The situation has clearly hit a new low, with the tension now being played out in public.[/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/arsenal/hA1Zm19f/"]Arsenal[/a] remain very interested in how the situation develops.[/b][/p][p]They know they are not Alvarez's preferred destination, but if a move to Barcelona cannot be unlocked and he does not want to remain at Atleti, Arsenal are adamant they have the funds to convince both club and player to agree a deal for his return to the Premier League.[/p][p]Arsenal began their title defence with a win over Coventry City on Friday, but remain keen to add another forward before the transfer deadline.[/p][infobox id="f961102e-920a-4281-b5f2-f996852544cf" /]