Arsenal transfer news: Ngumoha ‘contract latest’, Martinelli dream return and ‘green light for Alvarez deal’

Today’s Arsenal rumours includes updates on Julian Alvarez and Rio Ngumoha

By Tashan Deniran-Alleyne · Standard (EPL)

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 4:44 PM

Key Things to Know

Barcelona have reportedly ruled out a move for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, boosting Arsenal's transfer hopes.
Arsenal previously attempted to convince Julian Alvarez to join them in the final days of the summer transfer window.
Gabriel Martinelli left Arsenal for Al-Hilal in a £60 million permanent transfer on a contract running until 2030.

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Arsenal are reportedly monitoring potential attacking reinforcements ahead of the January transfer window, with rumors linking them to Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. Spanish reports indicate that Barcelona have ruled out a move for Alvarez, potentially clearing a path for Mikel Arteta's side, who previously attempted to sign the Argentine forward late in the summer window.

Meanwhile, former Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli's agent, Marcos Casseb, revealed that the Brazilian dreams of returning to Corinthians later in his career. Martinelli joined Al-Hilal in a £60 million permanent transfer over the summer on a contract running through 2030.

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