Arsenal is keen to add Julian Alvarez to their squad this summer and is even prepared to offer Viktor Gyokeres in exchange for the Argentinian forward, according to Talk Sport.
Alvarez has become one of the best attackers in the world over recent seasons, and he could reach back-to-back World Cup finals with Argentina if they progress today. His performances have continued to attract attention from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Arsenal push for Alvarez signing
Alvarez is considered one of the leading players in world football, and Arsenal wants him to lead the line at the Emirates. He has already shown during his time at Manchester City that he has the ability to perform at the highest level and contribute regularly in attack.
The forward has continued to impress and reportedly wants to leave Atletico Madrid, creating an opportunity for Arsenal to attempt to secure his signature. However, the competition for his services remains intense.
Barcelona appears to be leading the race at the moment because Alvarez also wants to join the Catalan club. Despite that, Arsenal remains determined to compete and is looking for a way to convince Atletico Madrid to approve a transfer.
Atletico Madrid maintain strong position
The report claims Arsenal offered Gyokeres plus cash to Atletico in exchange for Alvarez. However, the Spanish club was not interested in the proposal because they have continued to insist that their star player is not available unless a team pays his 500m euros release clause.
Alvarez may now regret agreeing to such a release clause, but there remains a possibility that he could push for a move when he returns from the World Cup.
Arsenal will continue to monitor the situation closely and will be ready to act if an opportunity emerges. The Gunners believe Alvarez can become a key figure in their attack, but they know that completing the transfer will be difficult due to Atletico’s position and the interest from Barcelona.
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I don’t believe it because it is so ludicrous and swaps like that are rare.
This sounds silly. Alvarez is not that good and will need at least tw-three seasons to adjust to the PL. He is small and
lacks pace imo. Let´s wait 3 years and see how we manage with what we already got !! The we have talent´s
coming through the academy.. the twins, two Nwaneri´s
and Martinelli . No need to make silly swap deal´s
You know he’s played in the Prem ?
Get rid of a player that only wanted to play for Arsenal and get in a player who wants to play for Barcelona: Really, could not make this stuff up.
Exactly
So you think every player who has ever joined Arsenal has done so because it’s their dream lol ?
No but unless you are 100% committed to that club, there are big question marks over why you joined, when its obvious, you want another club. Leave well alone, we do not need players, pining for another club.
Disagree
Let’s say Saliba ?
What if he is happy at the club but has said to his family one day it’s my dream to play for Barcelona or Real Madrid
That doesn’t make him not focused or professional
We all do that in our careers
Very few in our dressing room joined because it’s their dream
Re: Saliba.
That may well happen as far as RM. Then AFC would be his stepping stone.
In the case of JA, he has already had his stepping stone of MC and AM (being the stepping stone in La Liga). AFC may well be a step down if his aspiration is Barcelona.
But by law of averages there will be players currently playing for us who feel the same
Saliba is at Arsenal??? And we are not talking about Saliba. We are talking about a player who wants to play for Barcelona.
I also go back to Artetas statement a few years ago, “we want players who want to play for Arsenal “
if he signs for us then he wants to sign for us lol
No, we are second choice and not his desired destination. He wants Barca.
so you think zero player in our dressing room dreams of playing for Barca or Real Madrid?
But thats not the same? This player wants to move to Barca? He is available to transfer. His club are dictating his move, not his desire. He isn’t at Arsenal wanting Barca, he is at another club wanting Barca. Totally different debate and not this one.
And he can go to Barca for me. Rather have Gyokores?
Agree Reggie, I think we forget that Gyokeres actually didn’t have a bad opening season.
I think we will see more from him this coming season now that he has a better understanding of the league.
Also, if we are looking to strengthen midfield and wide areas on attack (Rogers seems to be on the radar), it will only make him better.
As this transfer window rolls on it becomes clearer with each day that it is going to be massively disappointing for Arsenal fans…
How does a predictable window become disappointing?
Leon,
Now the World Cup is nearing it’s end, things should start to move forward at a bit more pace.
Gyokeres may not have been exceptional in his first season, but I seriously don’t believe he was that bad.
Did he have all the support from the midfield and the wings to have tried more than he did?
Or manager knows best what he wants, but I’m not excited swapping Alvarez for Gyokeres.
It would be a grave mistake to go on with such swap. They are two different types of players and Alvarez doesn’t have that strength to stretch the defenders as well as Viktor. By the way, swapping a player with 25 goals in 2 Laliga seasons with the one having 20+ in a premier League season is insane.