The links to Alvarez come at a critical juncture for manager Mikel Arteta. The Arsenal boss is reportedly seeking to bolster his forward options ahead of the summer transfer window following a difficult period for his attack. The north London club have seen goals from their existing frontline dry up in recent weeks, a decline in output that has directly affected their Premier League title bid.
This lack of cutting edge has drawn sharp criticism from pundits, including Jamie Carragher, who has publicly accused the side of lacking the necessary quality in attack to get over the line. The potential arrival of a proven winner like Alvarez would address these concerns directly. However, Lineker also issued a warning to the current squad, noting that while a new signing might be the long-term solution, the team needs an immediate response. "But they do need one or two of these current forwards to start scoring on a reasonably regular basis," he observed.
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