Arsenal have been linked with a summer transfer swoop for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez
19:08, 28 Apr 2026Updated 19:20, 28 Apr 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has seen his side linked with a summer swoop for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has seen his side linked with a summer swoop for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.(Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta refused to discuss transfer speculation linking the Gunners with a move for Atletico forward Julian Alvarez following Diego Siemone's transfer revelation.
The Argentinian striker is rated at £120m-plus by Atletico, and the former Manchester City man has a brilliant goalscoring record. Atletico Madrid boss, Simeone, claimed there was interest from the Gunners and was asked whether he was concerned about Alvarez's future at the club.
He said: "I’m not in Julian Alvarez’s head. I suppose that’s just normal. He is an extraordinary player.
"There’s interest from Arsenal, Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain and other teams. But there is nothing to be concerned about."
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Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal's Champions League showdown with Atletico Madrid, Arteta said: "You know that I don't talk and should never talk about any player that is not our player."
Arsenal splashed the cash on Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres during the summer transfer window and he's scored 18 goals in 48 appearances since his £55m move before add-ons.
However, Gyokeres has drawn a blank in his last four outings in the Champions League, with his last goal in the competition arriving back in January.
His last league goal for Arsenal was earlier this month in the 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium.
Viktor Gyokeres of Arsenal
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Viktor Gyokeres of Arsenal(Image: Offside via Getty Images)
Arsenal's lack of firepower has seen Alvarez speculation ramp up as the transfer window draws closer.
When asked about his sides struggles in front of goal, the Gunners boss added: "We have to do better. Obviously the moment we can take shots, it was a great example against Newcastle what can happen [when we take shots].
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"We want to improve in every department, but as we are sitting here tonight, you have to be exceptional or one of the top four teams in Europe to be here. So, imagine how difficult that is."
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