Atletico Madrid face Arsenal in the Champions League with transfer speculation continuing to surround striker Julian Alvarez after two stellar campaigns in the Spanish capital
Diego Simeone has confirmed Arsenal’s interest in Julian Alvarez.
Atletico Madrid boss Simeone dropped the bombshell as he openly discussed Alvarez being a target for the Gunners on the eve of their Champions League showdown.
Arsenal are big admirers of Atletico’s Argentina striker who is rated at £120m-plus by the Spanish club. The Gunners are trailing him ahead of a potential summer as Alvarez has become one of European football’s hottest properties.
When asked whether he was concerned about Alvarez’s long term future, Simeone said: “I’m not in Julian Alvarez’s head. I suppose that’s just normal. He is an extraordinary player.
“There’s interest from Arsenal, Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain and other teams. But there is nothing to be concerned about.”
Arsenal spent £64m on Viktor Gyokeres last summer but he has had mixed fortunes at the Emirates which may tempt them to sign another striker this summer. They might have to offload players to launch a full scale bid this summer but it certainly provides another story to Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Atletico.
Alvarez, 26, spent two years at Manchester City and has now been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League. Arsenal appear to be leading the hunt and will get their own dress rehearsal over the two legs.
Atletico will be reluctant to sell and have also resisted interest from Barcelona and seem keen to tie him down to a new contract extension.
Meanwhile, there are doubts over whether London-born Ademola Lookman will be fit to face Arsenal.
Atletico’s ex-Everton winger is a doubt because of muscle issues but Simeone said he is hoping he will be ready. He added: “His work rate has been absolutely brilliant.
“We hope he will be fit to play but we will have to wait and see. We will be ready for a tough game.”
kadadilnp
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Good news 🔥🔥
podinptuyz
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I want Arsenal to come for him with full force because I don't want our Barcelona which is struggling financially to spend too much money on him yet I don't think that he is a star.
Jibalmpy
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Atletico Madrid shouldn't sell Alvarez to Arsenal.
whyyy???😀😀
AbSixers
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Arsenal definitely needs a player like him. Gyrolokes has been poor, and i seriously don’t see him fitting into Arsenal’s symptom.
If you are watching arsenal match and you think gyokere is arsenal problem. Then you’re watching the back of tv….arsenal problem is the attacking midfielder and left winger. Alvarez is a good player but I don’t think he’s the main priority for Arsenal…. If arsenal want to sign Alvarez now, Athletico will want to collect at least 100m. It is better for arsenal to use that money to sign kvara and kofane then get another left winger again…….arsenal need to sell both matineli and trossad and get a 2 better left winger
Buzbeikmrt
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And that will be the end of Alvarez
U lied. Fool
Widbiltz
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Atletico Madrid shouldn't sell Alvarez to Arsenal.
Yupabklort
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why Arsenal don't buy from Manchester city?
Gannymalta
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The Gate to Emirates' Arsenal is open for you Alvarez!
mupamsty
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Thankyouhe will go to arsenal to be the goal scorer with gyokeres and havert
Remember if he finally goes to Arsenal, Jesus, Haverts would be sold so that they can have only two strikers bcz Arsenal won't be able to pay & play them all to their satisfaction
mupamsty
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brca where is barca😅😅
It's in Catalonia Mate
Pookipie
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And that will be the end of Alvarez
Jawacdeimo
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I can't wait to see him at the Emirates stadium. good news
ziuacepsyz
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brca where is barca😅😅
GaddafiJamal
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And barca can? Poor insight. You're both blind anyways
But Not Blind Enough To Have UCL Trophies In Their Cabinet, Unlike Sh*tty Arsenal 🤧🤮
GaddafiJamal
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Alvarez should've stayed at City
& Be On The Bench Like Marmoush? 🤣🤣🤣
Vuailntuyz
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Arsenal can not manage Alvarez
Kibamopruz
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We understand these mind games
dadcikltuz
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Thankyouhe will go to arsenal to be the goal scorer with gyokeres and havert
Tababelms
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They can’t afford him.
And barca can? Poor insight. You're both blind anyways
nwaniObinna
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Alvarez should've stayed at City
Trevorn
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He's the perfect fit for Barca and that's exactly why I don't want him going there.
Depalopruz
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i liketo see him in barca shirt
Binlause
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They can’t afford him.
Barcelona has money now mate, not that I'm a Barcelona fan for which I'm not... But definitely he will be at Barcelona like it or not.
menlmorst
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resabekpst
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To be honest Gunner's needs him more than anyone else..
Arsenal definitely needs a player like him. Gyrolokes has been poor, and i seriously don’t see him fitting into Arsenal’s symptom.
resabekpst
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I don't see a way Alvarez will sign for Arsenal, I think he will go to Barcelona
They can’t afford him.
NampoPooh
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To be honest Gunner's needs him more than anyone else..
Binlause
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I don't see a way Alvarez will sign for Arsenal, I think he will go to Barcelona