Arsenal could finally end striker search with claims of potential £70m striker bid

Arsenal are said to be ‘willing to match’ Manchester City’s demands for the Argentinian international Julian Alvarez.

The striker, who won the 2022 World Cup, is being heavily linked with a move out of the Etihad after struggling with being second in line to Erling Haaland.

The 24-year-old has still impressed for the club, however, scoring 36 goals and contributing 18 assists in 103 appearances across all competitions and Arsenal are now reported to have joined the race to sign him, according to Football Transfers.

With Kevin de Bruyne being out injured for a large portion of last season, Guardiola often deployed Alvaraz in the attacking midfield with his passion and possession abilities leading him to thrive. Along with his World Cup and two Premier League trophies, Alvarez also has two Copa America wins - the most recent coming in 2024.

Winning the 2022 World Cup made Alvarez become the first ever player to win the World Cup and a continental treble in the same season.

The Gunners have been eyeing up several striker candidates this transfer window, including RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, the new Manchester United recruit Joshua Zirkzee and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres. however, it would appear that Alvaraz is now the latest target on the list but they are set to be in competition with Atletico Madrid and PSG in the race for his signature.

The Argentinian is reportedly one of three Manchester City players said to be ‘unhappy under Pep Guardiola’ but the club appear reluctant to let him based on the price tag placed upon him.

The Premier League champions have put a huge asking price of £70m on the forward but the newest report from Football Transfers claim the Gunners are ready to ‘match Man City’s demands, with the Gunners willing to pay €82 million (£70m) to sign him this summer.”

It is noted as well, however, that Guardiola’s side ‘will not sanction a sale unless a replacement is line up. Emergency talks are scheduled.’ Alvarez joined the Etihad club in 2022 but is said to be “unsettled in England and has begun agitating for a summer exit. Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid are both interested in the 24-year-old, while Arsenal are yet to enquire, despite their admiration for the player.”

Ivan Toney is said to be a potential replacement if Alvarez departs although the report does note that ‘nothing concrete’ has yet surfaced.