Arsenal attempting to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez before pre-season
Arsenal is actively pursuing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez with a bid of £90 million ahead of the upcoming pre-season. While Atletico is holding out for a higher fee, Arsenal remains the frontrunner for the Argentine international.
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Arsenal are currently pushing to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez before pre-season, according to the Independent .
Gunners manager Mikel Arteta wants the Argentina international at the Emirates.
The North London club has Alvarez as their main attacking target, and he is open to joining Arsenal.
They are ready to pay £90 million and no more for the former Manchester City forward, but Atletico want more than £100m.
Alvarez bagged ten goals and four assists in 15 Champions League games last term, weighing in with eight goals and four assists in 29 La Liga games.
The Arsenal target is also wanted by the likes of Barcelona , Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain .
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