As Atletico Madrid Stand Firm on Star, Arsenal push for Julian Alvarez. Forward Signed from Manchester City for €75 million that might go to €90 million, the Argentine forward has swiftly become a major center of Diego Simeone’s team. Less than a year into his time in Spain, though, Premier League teams among others have shown more interest in his abilities.
Among the teams interested in Alvarez, which include Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and a more far-off interest from Barcelona, the Gunners are supposedly the most active. Arsenal’s search shows their increasing desire to improve their attacking options following a trophyless campaign that pointed up the necessity of more depth and quality in the final third. The move is said to be driven mostly by former Atletico sporting director Andrea Berta, now employed by Arsenal.
🚨Arsenal are the team that is pushing the hardest to sign Julian Alvarez.
The former Atletico director, Andrea Berta, knows perfectly what the former Manchester City striker can bring and has put his name among the priorities for the window.
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Arsenal Show Determination in Transfer Race
Arsenal’s curiosity in Julian Alvarez fits with their broader summer recruiting strategy. Following the purchase of Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Arteta and the recruitment team have prioritized attacking enhancements. With his versatility, clever movement, and clinical finishing, Alvarez is the modern forward able to serve several purposes.
Reports from Spain show Arsenal aggressively pursuing the signature of the forward. Although Liverpool and Bayern have started discussions with Alvarez’s agents, Arsenal have shown to be the most aggressive bidder. Getting the signature of the Argentine will not be easy, though. Atletico Madrid have already taken steps to keep him in their future plans and are intent to retain him at the Wanda Metropolitano.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Arsenal and Liverpool have reportedly scheduled talks next week over a potential deal to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid!
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Alvarez makes €7 million a year plus €1 million in bonuses right now. Though they are clear on their goals—that the team should be built around him—Atletico is not seeking to get involved in a bidding war. The conviction Simeone and the club’s management share that Alvarez is a building block for the team going forward validates this attitude.
Atletico Confident but Cautious
Despite the external pressure, Atletico Madrid still believe they may keep their star forward. Alvarez apparently resides in Madrid and not especially eager on a comeback to the Premier League. Personally and professionally, he is at ease at the club; he values the project under development around him. Simeone has made it very evident that Alvarez will be at the core of Atletico’s tactical plans for next season.
Still, concerns linger over who will join Alvarez in the attack. Once considered the perfect complement, Antoine Griezmann experienced a slump in performance in the latter part of the season. Although the Frenchman is still regarded as an important figure, he will need to find his pace in order to work well with the Argentine. Alexander Sorloth, on the other hand, has mainly appeared from the bench despite being one of the most effective forwards in the side.
Atletico is also looking at ways to bolster their attacking line this summer to help Alvarez even more. This initiative emphasizes their wish not just to keep their main guy but also to boost the general attacking performance of the team.
Convincing Alvarez to make the change will be difficult for Arsenal, particularly given his desire to stay in Spain. Financial strength and project attractiveness may belong to the Gunners, but player comfort and loyalty to Atletico’s project could prove crucial. Still, Arsenal’s relentless chase reveals how much they value the forward; by involving Berta, they will hope to use past contacts to negotiate a contract.
Arsenal must act quickly and strongly if they wish to get a player of Alvarez’s calibre. North London club desperately need a clinical forward that would complement their attacking core and elevate their peak of performance in major games.
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