🎧
Premier League Podcast: Premier League : Arsenal eyes Julian Alvarez as Chelsea's Champions League hopes falter

Premier League : Arsenal eyes Julian Alvarez as Chelsea's Champions League hopes falter

Premier League 1:07

Listen & read

Arsenal is rapidly positioning itself to secure Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, with Mikel Arteta ready to facilitate Kai Havertz's departure to fund the deal. This season, Alvarez has netted 19 goals in 47 games, propelling Atleti to the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League semi-finals. Despite a heartbreaking loss on penalties to Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final, Alvarez shines, contributing significantly against Tottenham Hotspur.

The Argentine striker expresses a desire to join a top club and pursue major trophies, making his upcoming clash against Arsenal in the Champions League all the more intriguing. Barcelona, once viewed as frontrunners, have stepped back due to financial constraints, allowing Arsenal to take the lead. The Gunners aim to adapt their forward strategy to accommodate Alvarez, who prefers a central role, while considering moving on from Havertz, who they acquired for £65m from Chelsea.

In addition, Gabriel Jesus’s future may also be uncertain, as he evaluates new opportunities while remaining committed to Arsenal's current season ambitions. With Chelsea's potential failure to qualify for the Champions League further complicating their bid for Alvarez, Arsenal's pursuit is heating up as they aim to bolster their squad with the World Cup winner.

Comments (0)

0/2000
Loading...
0:00
0:00