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Arsenal title, Barcelona finance, Alvarez/Kroupi saga

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By early June 2026 Arsenal had clinched the Premier League, ending a 22‑year drought, and were preparing for a Champions League final against Paris Saint‑Germain. The league triumph secured roughly £200 million in prize‑money and sparked worldwide celebrations, including a notable hoax about a Botswana public holiday. Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta signed a new long‑term contract and the club announced a record‑breaking summer spending plan, targeting a left‑winger (Kenan Yıldız), a central striker, centre‑back Ezri Konsa, and winger Nico Williams, while also weighing the possible sale of several senior players. A leaked video of Arteta before the Champions League final added drama; Arsenal ultimately lost the final on penalties, a defeat described as “devastating” by captain Declan Rice. The title win also boosted England’s World Cup optimism, with several Arsenal players named in the national squad. In parallel, Barcelona continued to fund its €100‑plus‑million pursuit of Argentine striker Julián Álvarez with a €210 million loan (drawn in two €105 million tranches) and a €105 million senior secured notes issuance. With After Atlético Madrid set a €500 million release clause, the Alvarez deal stalled by Atlético Madrid, looks unlikely, prompting the club to evaluate alternatives such as Dusan Vlahovic and Victor Osimhen. Barcelona revived interest in 20‑year‑old French forward Eli Junior Kroupi, whose €100‑million‑plus price tag remains also moved to the front of the race for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who prefers a hurdle. move to the Spanish side as Real Madrid’s interest wanes. The club also explored dropped its pursuit of defender Aymeric Laporte, deeming back‑line reinforcement a €135‑million offer for Álvarez lower priority, and kept Kenan Yıldız on confirmed a €100‑million target list, ceiling of €100 million for striker Eli Junior Kroupi, though Juventus later rejected any approach. Bournemouth’s asking price is around €130 million and Manchester City have shown interest. Meanwhile, long‑time forward Robert Lewandowski left after his contract expired, signing with MLS side Chicago Fire. Barcelona’s financing moves, including the loan and bond, aim to support these transfer ambitions while covering the Espai Barça stadium project.

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  1. 2026-08-06 18:14 UTC Arsenal title, Barcelona finance, Alvarez/Kroupi saga
  2. 2026-08-04 22:58 UTC Arsenal title, Barcelona finance, Alvarez/Kroupi saga
  3. 2026-07-27 20:46 UTC Barcelona finance, Alvarez stall, Kroupi pursuit

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