Arsenal are reportedly prepared to fulfill Manchester Metropolis’s asking value for Julian Alvarez.
The Argentine striker is believed to need out of the Etihad amid considerations over his taking part in time with Pep Guardiola persevering with to favour Erling Haaland.
Though the 24-year-old began 31 Premier League video games final season, nearly all of these appearances got here within the quantity 10 position — not the outright placing place he prefers.
Arsenal prepared to pay £70 million to signal Julian Alvarez
Negotiating a summer season exit will show very tough although. Alvarez, who joined Metropolis two years in the past, is valued at £70 million, and whereas Arsenal, in accordance with Soccer Transfers, are completely happy to pay that payment, there may be little want from the defending champions to strengthen a direct rival.
Boosting a rival’s title possibilities isn’t the one motive Guardiola doesn’t wish to lose Alvarez although. With out bringing in a like-for-like substitute, the Spaniard won’t sanction the South American’s sale, and with the season lower than two weeks away from beginning, changing a participant of Alvarez’s calibre will show nearly unattainable.
The 2022 World Cup winner has 4 years left on a contract that, in accordance with Spotrac, sees him earn £100,000-per week.
Arsenal followers could maintain some hope a breakthrough might occur although. Metropolis’s current switch report consists of promoting each Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko to the Gunners — the pair made the transfer to London in 2022 for a mixed £77 million.
