Arsenal and Chelsea 'send scouts' to watch 17-goal attacker in Champions League action

Arsenal and Chelsea have both reportedly sent scouts to watch a superstar striker this week. The Gunners and Chelsea are likely to have very different summer transfer window, with the two London clubs having different needs, even if they could cross over.

Arsenal are going to be fine-tuning with any summer business, looking at where they can improve a squad that already has incredible depth. In fact, much of their business could be replacing non-starters who are lured away with the promise of starting elsewhere.

Mikel Arteta could yet sign a new striker, but there would have to be a departure or two up top this summer. As for Chelsea, they need polished options at this stage and to pivot - even if only partly - from their policy from only signing young players with big potential.

The Blues could do with a seasoned striker to challenge Joao Pedro and a top centre-back amid consistent issues at the back.

According to a report from TeamTalk, both London clubs are actively looking at striker options, and both clubs are said to have sent scouts to North London to watch Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez in action against Tottenham in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

The former Manchester City striker scored, and that made it 17 goals across all competitions this season. He also has eight assists, continuing to impress.

Arsenal chief Andrea Berta signed Alvarez for Atletico, but Chelsea may hold a financial advantage, with the striker likely to command a huge transfer fee if he is to be sold this summer. There has already been a report of an asking price of £129million, and while that may be inflated, the actual fee is still likely to be above £100million.