Julian Alvarez next club odds: World Cup finalist set for Barcelona over Arsenal

After two years at Atletico, Alvarez was the subject of significant interest at the start of this summer, with both Barcelona and Real Madrid seeing very public bids rejected by his club. That speculation only increased during the World Cup when the Argentine made it clear he wanted out of Atleti.

Midway through Argentina's campaign, Alvarez said:

This isn’t the time to talk about this, but I can’t hide either. I try to be an honest person. I’ve spoken with the people at Atletico Madrid, and I believe the best thing for everyone would be a transfer. I want to fulfil my dream.

A switch back to the Premier League for the former Manchester City man has also been mentioned, with league winners Arsenal reportedly very keen on landing the 26-year-old.

But if Ladbrokes' odds are anything to go by, a move to remain in Spain seems to be on the cards, with LaLiga champions Barcelona the firm favourites at 1/1.

A move to Arsenal cannot be fully ruled out, however, with the striker priced at only 5/2 to make his return to England with the champions, who are searching for an alternative frontman to current No9 Viktor Gyokeres.

Real Madrid made their interest in the striker clear earlier this summer but a move to Atletico's bitter rivals is given much longer odds than the two leadings clubs at 20/1.

Ladbrokes have only offered two other potential destinations for Alvarez, with double Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League side Chelsea both 25/1 in the market.

All this suggests that if Alvarez is going anywhere this summer, it will be either Barcelona or Arsenal.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.