Arsenal transfer news: Julian Alvarez would add 'magic' to Gunners' frontline says Gary Neville as he urges them to sign Atletico Madrid striker
Pundit Gary Neville has suggested that Arsenal should sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez to bolster their frontline. Despite interest from several top clubs, Atletico has indicated they are unwilling to sell the player.
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Defending Premier League champions Arsenal would become Champions League winners if they land Julian Alvarez in the final days of the transfer window, says Gary Neville. <p>The Gunners have made an impressive start to the new campaign, backing up their Community Shield win over Manchester City with a 3-0 demolition of newly-promoted Coventry.</p><p>However, <em>Sky Sports </em>pundit Neville says Arsenal still need "a bit of magic up front" and believes Atletico Madrid's Alvarez is the player who would deliver it.</p><widget id="2"></widget><p>Arsenal, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs keen on Argentina international Alvarez, although Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil said earlier this summer that they do not want to sell Alvarez and would not even accept £170m for the forward.</p><p>Neville has encouraged Arsenal to test Atletico's resolve in a bid to take themselves to the next level.</p><p>"What a squad [Mikel Arteta] has built," said Neville.
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