BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal is prepared to meet the club’s £70 million asking price to sign a star player who is open to making the move, according to a report.
Following the completion of David Raya’s permanent transfer, Arsenal has strengthened their defense by acquiring Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. Mikel Arteta is also focused on adding a new midfielder, with Mikel Merino reportedly being their primary target as the club nears a potential deal for him.
In addition to a midfielder, Arsenal is keen on signing a new striker before the transfer window closes. Numerous forwards have been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium recently.
According to a report by Football Transfers, Arsenal has identified Julian Alvarez as a key target and is willing to meet Manchester City’s £70 million asking price to secure his transfer.
The report suggests that Manchester City will discuss Alvarez’s future with his representatives, as the player is eager to leave for more regular playing time.
The transfer of Alvarez to Arsenal is complicated by Manchester City’s reluctance to strengthen a direct rival by selling a top player like Alvarez to them. Therefore, Arsenal may face challenges in finalizing the deal.
In addition to Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid are also interested in Alvarez and have inquired about the conditions for signing him this summer.
Arsenal would need to offload one of their current strikers to make room for Alvarez, as they already have Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Jesus, and Kai Havertz. Nketiah has been linked with a move away from the club, suggesting Arsenal may allow him to leave.
Alvarez demonstrated his abilities at Manchester City last season, scoring 19 goals and providing 13 assists in 54 appearances across all competitions. Despite his impressive performance, he was primarily used as a backup to Erling Haaland and did not start in many crucial matches, leading to his reported dissatisfaction at the Etihad Stadium.
As Arsenal seeks a prolific striker, Alvarez could be an ideal signing if they can manage to secure his transfer in the current window.