Arsenal getting ready formal provide to signal Julian Alvarez

Arsenal are getting ready to submit a proper provide to Atlético Madrid for the potential switch of Argentine ahead Julian Alvarez this summer time, in response to Fichajes.

After netting a exceptional 85 objective contributions in 122 video games for his boyhood membership River Plate, the 26-year-old earned the moniker ‘the subsequent Kun Aguero’ and has undoubtedly lived as much as expectations in Europe.

The ahead’s prolific goalscoring kind earned him a transfer to Manchester Metropolis, the place he notably netted on his official debut within the 2022 Neighborhood Defend in opposition to Liverpool.

Regardless of enjoying second fiddle to Pep Guardiola’s first-choice ahead Erling Haaland, the Argentine remained dependable at any time when known as upon and went on to amass 55 objective contributions on the Etihad earlier than securing a big-money transfer to Atlético Madrid in the summertime of 2024.

Since arriving on the Spanish capital, he has amassed 66 objective contributions in simply two seasons, together with a exceptional 29 in all competitions within the just lately accomplished 2025-26 marketing campaign.

Alvarez has been a topic of eager curiosity this summer time, particularly from Barcelona, whereas Arsenal have additionally reportedly been linked with the ahead on the early phases of the window.

Following the deal’s quietness in latest weeks, Fichajes now stories that Arsenal have reignited their curiosity in signing Alvarez this summer time.

Audacious swoop

The Gunners want to make a serious addition to their assault after lacking out on Vinicius Junior as they give the impression of being to reclaim their league title subsequent season, in response to the report.

Because of this, Fichajes provides that the Premier League champions are actually getting ready a £59m provide, a £17m-per-year contract, in addition to providing Viktor Gyokeres as a part of the deal to signal Alvarez this summer time.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta views the 26-year-old as a pivotal determine in his attacking setup, the place Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze would flank him, Fichajes provides.

The Spanish outlet provides that the Gunners are actually able to submit their provide on August 15 earlier than making contact with the Argentine’s camp to conclude the contract and that medical formalities ought to be accomplished if Atlético accepts their proposal.

Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are the present centre-forward choices at Mikel Arteta’s disposal heading into the subsequent season.

To compete for main honours, Arsenal will needn’t solely ample depth but additionally high quality choices throughout the pitch.

Therefore, including Alvarez to compete with Gyokeres upfront can be a extra logical choice than substituting one for the opposite.