Arsenal are reportedly leading the chase for Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez this summer, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke on the Transfer Insider podcast. But hold up, O’Rourke also said it’s gonna be a “big ask” for the Gunners to actually pull it off. He mentioned that while Alvarez is a “top player, there’s no getting away from that,” Liverpool probably isn’t making him a top target. It truly looks like Arsenal are the ones pushing to bring him back to the Premier League.
20 Goals and 9 Assists: Alvarez’s Numbers Are No Joke
You just can’t argue with Alvarez’s numbers from last season at Atletico Madrid. The Argentina international put on a string of impressive displays, especially in the final third. He netted a whopping 20 goals and dished out nine assists in 49 matches across all competitions for Diego Simeone’s squad. Seriously, that’s insane production. The 26-year-old is among the best strikers in La Liga right now, so it makes total sense why Arsenal would be fighting hard for his services this off-season.
Arteta Wants Him, But That 2030 Contract Is a Problem
It’s clear why Mikel Arteta wants this guy. Alvarez is proficient at creating space for himself to fire off shots, he’s got the vision to craft promising chances for his teammates, and he’s a good dribbler. He can contribute big time by scoring and creating goals, and while he mainly plays striker, he can flex out to either wing if needed. Plus, he’s already familiar with the Premier League, so settling into life at North London wouldn’t take long at all. Arteta definitely wants to inject more quality and depth into his frontline with Alvarez, someone who can fight for a regular first-team spot. But here’s the kicker: his current deal at Wanda Metropolitano doesn’t expire until 2030. That’s going to make it super tough for the Gunners to sign him on the cheap later this year.
So, the big question is whether Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta can make this “big ask” happen. Alvarez is 26, meaning his best years are ahead of him, and he perfectly fits Arteta’s needs this summer. Gunners fans better keep those phones charged, because the transfer rumor mill is about to go wild hoping they can pull off this deal despite that hefty contract.
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