Mirror: Arsenal to Compete with Atletico for Alvarez or Sell Players to Raise £80m

According to an exclusive report from the British newspaper Mirror, Arsenal is closely monitoring the growing rift between Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez and manager Pep Guardiola. Originally, Arsenal did not plan significant investments in their attacking line, but the tension between Alvarez and Guardiola, along with the player’s desire to leave, may prompt the club to reconsider its position.

Alvarez has made a strong impression at Manchester City, though he is not always a guaranteed starter under Guardiola, particularly missing out on starts in crucial Champions League and FA Cup finals. This situation has clearly left the Argentine forward unhappy, which provides an opportunity for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who previously lured Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko away from City, and could now be considering a third raid on the Sky Blues.

However, Manchester City has set an asking price of £80 million for Alvarez, including various add-ons, which is a hefty fee for Arsenal. But if they can successfully sell forwards Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson, Arsenal will be able to raise enough funds to meet City’s demands.

Despite already spending £70 million in the transfer window on Bologna defender Kala Fiyori and completing the permanent signing of David Raya, the potential addition of Alvarez would be a significant opportunity. The 24-year-old South American attacker is not only young and full of potential, but he has also proven his quality during his two seasons at City, helping the team win multiple trophies.

Alvarez’s goal-scoring record is also noteworthy, as he has managed to score 20 goals in 44 Premier League starts despite often being deployed in midfield positions.

In addition to Arsenal, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Atletico Madrid have also shown interest in Alvarez. Whether Arteta can convince the club’s board to approve the deal and whether Alvarez ultimately chooses the “Gunners” as his next destination will be key talking points in the coming weeks of the transfer market. For Arsenal, Alvarez represents not just a high-potential forward but also a vital piece to strengthen the overall squad.