Martin Ødegaard led Arsenal to the historic Premier League title with a 1-0 win over Burnley on Monday. Kai Havertz was behind the match-winning goal, last summer’s big investment in the striker position, Viktor Gyòkeres got the last twenty minutes on the pitch. For the first time since the 2003/04 season, Mikel Arteta will further strengthen the squad at the very top. 100+ million euros have been made ready, but a week before the Gunners face PSG in the Champions League final, it is reported that the Ligue 1 giant has couped the signing.
It is about Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sørloth’s competitor for playing time at the top at Atletico Madrid. Various English media report that the former Manchester City player has been a long-term target for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, where mega bids have previously been rejected. This summer was the perfect timing.
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Barcelona have also been closely linked with Alvarez in recent months. but the club is not in a position to line up in a bidding war of 100+ million euros, which Atletico Madrid are demanding to sell.
PSG have also been in the picture, but have clearly worked effectively behind the scenes. For now, it is reported that Arsenal’s Champions League final opponent is well on its way to grabbing Arsenal’s top signing.
Spanish football analyst Jose Antonio Martin Otin told Cadena COPE: “He is a player who has already been transferred to PSG.”
Journalist Roberto Gomez has now also told Radio Marca that Alvarez wants to play for PSG. Gomes said, as relayed by Sport: “We still have to wait and see what happens with Julián Alvarez, but Barcelona don’t have the money to sign him. The club the player wants is PSG.”
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