Mikel Arteta has taken a further step to underline his admiration for Julian Alvarez as Arsenal intensifies their efforts to sign him from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window. The Gunners are keen to strengthen their attacking options and view the Argentinian as a key target ahead of next season.
Alvarez is currently one of the most sought-after players in world football, having impressed at Atletico Madrid and helped guide the club to the Champions League semi-final. His performances have elevated his status significantly, attracting interest from several elite European sides.
Arsenal step up their interest
Arsenal are determined to position themselves strongly in the race for his signature, although they face serious competition from Barcelona and PSG. A return to the Premier League could prove appealing to the forward, which may work in Arsenal’s favour as they attempt to secure a deal.
For now, however, Alvarez remains focused on finishing the season strongly with Atletico Madrid. Despite the growing speculation surrounding his future, his immediate priority is to perform at the highest level and help his current team achieve their objectives.
In an effort to strengthen their position, Arsenal have taken a proactive approach behind the scenes. The club are eager not to miss out on a player they believe could significantly enhance their attacking capabilities.
Direct contact made
As reported by El ChiringuiTV, Arteta has already spoken directly to the attacker as part of Arsenal’s push to bring him to the Emirates Stadium. The conversation is said to have centred on the manager’s desire to work with him and the role he could play within the team.
Arteta reportedly assured Alvarez that he would be an integral part of his plans, outlining how he could fit into the system and contribute to the club’s ambitions. Such direct communication highlights the seriousness of Arsenal’s interest as they look to gain an advantage over their rivals.
The report also notes that the head coaches of both PSG and Barcelona have made contact with the player, further intensifying the competition for his signature. With multiple top clubs involved, the battle for Alvarez is shaping up to be one of the most closely followed stories of the summer window.
As the transfer period approaches, Arsenal will hope their efforts prove decisive, but the outcome remains uncertain in what is expected to be a highly competitive pursuit.
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Great player but not worth 100 million
We bought Gyokores for 65m, 100 million seems a steal.
While Alvarez is certainly a more complete player than Gyokeres, he is not worth 100m.In any event, i suspect he will end up at PSG or Barca despite their well publicised financial problems.Their need for Alvarez is certainly greater than that of PSG who already have 4/5 top quality forwards.
There is top level and there is the level below. He isn’t top level. Very good but we need better.
Reggie by top level, are you talking about the Mbappes, Haalands, Kanes of the world? Thing is, these type of players won’t be available, and then just below that level would be players like Alvarez IMO.
I don’t see any strikers that would fit in a level between the mentioned above.
Yes
On yesterdays evidence, he clearly lacked acceleration and pace.
I think Alvarez too slow to have impact in the Prem, hence why he parted from it in the first place.
I would also question his fragility, number of games missed for pulls, knocks and niggles.
I don’t think it had anything to do with him leaving the Prem.
City would not sell him to any rival teams in the Prem.
Also didn’t really notice anything to do with his speed.
He doesn’t have running speed to outrun defenders. Think of Harlaand in the 1.1 at our place, once he had a yard on our defenders none of them were catching him. That’s not Alvarez, he’s not going to do that. Intelligent movement around the box is his strength, but Alvarez physique means he will be dominated by the Prem defenders. His goals will be very dependent on openings and exploiting openings, but he won’t be the player to create the openings, he will still be largely reliant on Arsenal players to get him in there to show his finishing. Seems a particularly bad buy for this Arsenal set up under Arteta.
We need more quality on the left wing, so it’s not always down our right to beat the low block. That’s the priority big money buy this summer. MA loves Nico Williams, but it’s just 4 goals and 2 assists this season, board and berta won’t allow MA to sign Williams for big money with that awful record. Rafael Leao or Anthony Gordon for me, as those most likely to make impact and improve us. Rafa and Ricky could hit it off on the left and go clubbing together.
We usually blame the coaching for our blunt attack and while that may be true,we are also lacking in technical quality in attack. I will happily take Alvarez at Arsenal to improve our attack.
A front three of Saka, Alvarez and Eze or a new left winger will not only add goals to this team but also improve the quality of play, which has been terrible to watch.
As things stand, I’d say only Saka AT HIS BEST starts for teams like PSG, Bayern, Barcelona, or City. The rest are just not at the level for various reasons.
History of forward transfers is littered players hitting 100 goals in two seasons at one club to catch everyone’s eye, may find it very different at another club and system in a different league, with or without competition for their place.
Where I would go with Arsenal for the next couple of seasons. My understanding is, you need a range of forward options that offer something different, and what you need is to get that full fat them, every time you turn to them.
Igor Thiago impresses me every time I watch him. Strength to win his duels, acceleration and power, technical ability to be trusted with pens etc. Thiago’s strength is his composure and how he believes in himself. He’s Prem proven. You wouldn’t start him every week, like if you signed a tier 1 or 2 superstar, but you are likely to get “full Thiago” every time you turn to him. That’s the type of forward group we need to build. Putting all the eggs in the “best around” basket hasn’t served Liverpool or Real Madrid this season, nor approach that served PSG chasing their first ever ECL win, and a squillion other examples in football history.
Don’t splash the cash on an Isak or Alvarez, build a group who each offer something different, and have character to play their part in a group. Go for Thiago.
The same Thiago who passed up three gilt edged chances against Man Utd earlier this week?
Yes. Is one game the example, or the exception. Stats show no other Brazilian forward in PL history has achieved as many goals as Thiago has this season.
Moon Girl, I’m with you on Thiago. Fine skills and he gives it his all.
Thing is, Thiago doesn’t have to face teams that play with low blocks week in week out like Arsenal does. No one packs the bus against Brentford, so Thiago has more space to do his thing.
What we should be asking ourselves before we recruit an attacker is that can they be effective when an opponent puts 11 men behind the ball? I’m not sure Thiago has answers to our low block problem.
I think we need more dribblers in this team. If a team puts 11 men in front of goal, one way of pulling them apart is just running at them with the ball.
There’s no golden answer, as yet, to low blocks. Look how England, for all the skills and flair, struggle against them. Look how nullified and frustrated Jude Bellingham is against them.
The way around Low Blocks isn’t the player you sign to be your best forward, it’s team play, quite literally around them by moving the ball across pitch side to side as quickly as possible and teaming up on the sides of the low block.