Atlético Madrid rules out January sale of Julián Álvarez

Atlético Madrid has informed Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Julián Álvarez that the striker will not be sold in the January transfer window.

• Atlético Madrid has told Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and the player himself that Álvarez will not leave during this season, ending months of pursuit.
• Arsenal held talks with Atlético over the summer and kept contacting the player's representatives after the transfer window closed.
• Paris Saint-Germain sources said coach Luis Enrique will not sign a temporary replacement for the injured Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.