Arsenal fans on potential Premier League win
Arsenal fans on potential Premier League win
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The Gunners hold a long-standing interest in the former Manchester City forward, and reportedly weighed up a move last summer before signing Viktor Gyokeres.
Alvarez moved to Spain in 2024 in a deal worth up to £81.5million, and still has four years to run on his contract at the Metropolitano.
The player's agent, Fernando Hidalgo, recently denied transfer speculation linking his client with Liga rivals Barcelona, calling the rumours "1000 per cent false" and "complete nonsense".]
Alvarez, who has 48 goals in 104 games for Atleti, has been equally dismissive of speculation, and his head coach, Simeone, is not surprised by the player being linked with a move away.
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Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first-leg clash with Arsenal, Simeone was asked if Alvarez is looking to leave Aleti.
"I'm not inside Julian Alvarez’s head," he replied.
"I understand it’s normal that an extraordinary player like Julian Alvarez is wanted by Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona.
"It's normal because he's very good."
More follows.