Clubs locked in a stand-off over a star striker often move for a replacement before they will sanction an exit. Loan deals with option-to-buy clauses keep risk low this late in the window. Players open to a new league give selling sides a route to resolve two problems at once.

Substitutes who have been booed by their own fans leave a vacancy even if they stay. Rivals watching from England wait to see whether a new arrival changes the price. Deadline-day activity in Italy and Spain can still reshape the Premier League market.

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Atletico Madrid have submitted an official bid to Juventus for Jonathan David. The proposal is an initial loan with a buy option and talks are ongoing over the details, according to Fabrizio Romano.

David is open to joining Atletico. Juventus want a replacement secured before they give the green light.

The move is widely viewed as Atletico lining up an alternative while Julian Alvarez’s future remains unresolved. Alvarez wants Barcelona, Atletico will not sell to their La Liga rivals, and Arsenal have been the most realistic Premier League option if the player changes his mind.

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A successful deal for David would give Diego Simeone another centre-forward and could, in theory, make Atletico more willing to let Alvarez leave for a club other than Barcelona. It could equally allow them to keep Alvarez and still add depth.

David joined Juventus after leaving Lille and has been available for a structured exit. Atletico’s bid comes in the final days before the deadline.

Arsenal have been told there is a very low chance of signing Alvarez this summer after he informed Mikel Arteta he does not want to join. Manchester City’s late enquiry was also rejected.

Supporters will watch whether David’s possible arrival unblocks anything. If Atletico strengthen first, the Alvarez situation may still drag into Tuesday night. Further updates are expected if Juventus find their own replacement and talks accelerate.

Arsenal’s immediate focus remains Monday’s match at Aston Villa and completing other outgoing business, including Martinelli and Jesus. The David bid is another reminder that the Alvarez saga is not finished until the window shuts.

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