Arsenal can 'guarantee' Atletico Madrid's ideal scenario in Julian Alvarez transfer saga
Arsenal is reportedly a leading candidate to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, provided a deal includes Viktor Gyokeres as a replacement for the Spanish club. The transfer saga highlights Atletico's reluctance to strengthen direct rivals like Barcelona while seeking to maintain their squad depth.
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Arsenal have been told why they could be a suitable destination for Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, with the Gunners being able to “guarantee” a replacement for the La Liga outfit. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for Alvarez throughout the summer transfer window, although the speculation ahs quietened down over the last few weeks. Alvarez recently helped Argentina reach the World Cup final and will now be on his summer break before returning to club duties with Atletico. The former Manchester City star has also been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona this summer, and now there has been a fresh update about his future at the Metropolitano Stadium. Journalist Miguel Martín Talavera has claimed that Arsenal are the most likely destination for Alvarez in the unlikely event that Atletico were to sanction the sale of their star player.
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