Arsenal are stepping up negotiations over the transfer of Julian Alvarez
London's Arsenal club has intensified negotiations over the transfer of Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The team's head coach, Mikel Arteta, aims to bring the talented Argentine forward into his squad before the start of pre-season preparations for the new campaign. According to Goal.com, the London club is now taking serious steps and intends to turn the player into a key figure in their attacking line.
Atletico Madrid's management has decided not to sell their main striker to domestic rivals such as Barcelona or Real Madrid. Relations between the Madrid and Catalan sides have noticeably cooled in recent periods.
This situation leaves the transfer path open for Arsenal, as the Spanish club is showing greater willingness to send its player abroad. Julian Alvarez has further increased his market value with standout performances in recent international matches.
In particular, his crucial goals in major tournaments once again demonstrated his high-level skill. Arsenal's management believes that such a talented performer is exactly what the team needs to succeed in the title race.
For this reason, the club's leadership is ready to explore all available options. Currently, the main obstacle in the transfer process remains the player's valuation.
According to reports, Arsenal is not planning to spend more than £90 million on the striker. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid does not intend to let go of their star for less than £100 million.
In the talks between the parties, London's representatives are actively working to reach a mutual agreement. Earlier, Paris Saint-Germain also showed interest in Alvarez, but the French side is currently limited to monitoring the situation.
This has positioned Arsenal as a strong contender for a top-class striker. For the player, the English championship is no stranger—he previously played for Manchester City, where he scored goals and aimed to win influential trophies.
His experience could prove highly valuable for the London club. In the past season, Julian Alvarez delivered effective performances across all competitions, scoring numerous goals and providing assists.
Such high output fully aligns with Arteta's plans to strengthen the attacking line. If this transfer is successfully completed, it will become one of the biggest and most significant deals of Arsenal's summer transfer window.
Moreover, Arsenal does not intend to limit itself to just Alvarez. The club is also engaged in talks with other players to further strengthen the squad.
However, international tournaments and players' commitments with national teams are slowing down many transfer processes to some extent. Nevertheless, Arsenal's leadership intends to complete all key matters before the start of the new season.
