Julián Álvarez has been advised to reject a potential move to Arsenal and instead favour a transfer to Chelsea by pundit Ally McCoist, as speculation grows over the Atlético Madrid striker’s future.
Interest from England has intensified in recent weeks, with both Arsenal and CHELSEA monitoring the striker’s situation. Reports suggest the Spanish club could demand a fee in the region of £129 million if they were to consider a sale this summer.
Former Scotland international McCoist believes Álvarez should seriously consider Stamford Bridge rather than Arsenal if he decides to leave Spain. Speaking about the forward’s future, the pundit argued that Arsenal’s attacking depth could limit the Argentine’s chances of becoming a central figure in the team.
McCoist suggested that the competition for places in Mikel Arteta’s squad might replicate the rotational role Álvarez previously experienced at Manchester City. At Arsenal, he would have to compete with several established attacking players, potentially restricting his opportunities to start regularly
“They’re playing Kai Havertz, sometimes as a false nine, Gabriel Jesus is through the middle, and Leandro Trossard has played there. Alvarez is a real talent. As I say, it would surprise me to see him coming back. But in terms of where he went, I think he’d probably get more game time.”
He added: “And you know something? Chelsea might appeal to him because of that, because of those factors you’ve mentioned, particularly the one about a young side with a lot of potential. If he came to Arsenal, they still haven’t got over the line at this moment in time.
‘I think they will, and I think they will in a couple of years, but it’s a big six weeks coming up for Arsenal, there’s no doubt. You look at the size of Arsenal’s squad; it’s absolutely massive. So, he’s probably got a better chance of getting more regular playing time with Chelsea.”
CHELSEA have invested heavily in young attacking talent in recent transfer windows under the club’s current ownership, but they have at times struggled to find a consistent goal scorer. A player with Álvarez’s work rate, movement and finishing ability could provide the cutting edge the club has been searching for.
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