Arsenal hit setback in pursuit of “astonishing” £130m goal
Arsenal are on the point of bringing success again to the Emirates over the subsequent month, however there’s nonetheless loads of work to be achieved.
The Gunners drew with Atletico Madrid of their Champions League semi-final first leg, so it is going to be all to play for subsequent week on dwelling soil, when Arsenal may earn a remaining spot towards both Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich.
Not solely that, the Premier League title race is nearing its remaining hurdle, with simply 4 fixtures remaining and solely three factors separating Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis.
Mikel Arteta received’t even be contemplating his subsequent strikes within the switch market this summer season, however it hasn’t stopped the hearsay mill from turning as we strategy the window.
One participant who has been constantly linked with a transfer to North London is Atletico striker Julian Alvarez, with Arsenal set so as to add much more depth to their attacking menace.
In his press convention (by way of Sky Sports activities Information), Diego Simeone confirmed the rumours of Arsenal’s curiosity in his striker, whereas additionally naming their opponents within the race to land Alvarez.
Simeone revealed:
“It’s regular that a unprecedented participant like Julian Alvarez is needed by Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona.”
Sky Sports activities famous that Arsenal shall be very lively within the switch market, with the intention of signing a ahead, a midfielder and a full-back.
Alvarez is a high goal, however his most popular vacation spot is Barcelona.
The broadcaster additional claimed that Atletico have little interest in promoting Alvarez, however have set an asking value of £130m nonetheless.
Will Arsenal signal Julian Alvarez?
There isn’t a doubt that Alvarez would add star high quality and expertise to the Arsenal ahead line, however can they provide the striker his desired function?
The 26-year-old World Cup winner – as soon as hailed as “astonishing” by Sergio Aguero – has already performed within the Premier League as a part of the Manchester Metropolis treble-winning squad, however dwelling in Erling Haaland’s shadow wasn’t sufficient for him.
Regardless of being deadly throughout the entrance three, Alvarez prefers to play as a central striker and can be unlikely to simply accept a transfer the place he isn’t the first-choice choice.
Arsenal solely signed Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP final summer season in a £63.5m deal.
Though his output has been inconsistent at instances, he has nonetheless scored 19 objectives and registered two assists in all competitions thus far this season.
With that being mentioned, if Arsenal are ready to spend £130m on Alvarez, it will be anticipated that he turns into the beginning striker on the Emirates.
In the event that they do make a suggestion and get a deal over the road, it is going to be fascinating to see the place Gyokeres’ future lies and whether or not he can be keen to play second fiddle.
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