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.”
Haacdeiou
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he doesn't fits in arsenal their playing style is different from Alvarez
Pookipie
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And that will be the end of Alvarez
Athletico plays different. Not all players are for EPL
Widbiltz
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They should sell to Liverpool 🤣 dude you have to great strikers and you are struggling for top 4 😆
Slot has damaged my Liverpool
Widbiltz
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It’s got nothing to do with you idiot.
I am still smoking 🚬 kolos. you know smoking 🚬 kolos makes me to be idiot
Tebbceopst
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If Arseholenal wants him, quote them a price of 200 million pounds.
Noebeiuyz
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i think Victor Osimhen is the best for Arsenal based on price difference and a big treat for opposition, good on the air (heading goals) lot more 😳🤷♂️💯💪
resabekpst
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But Not Blind Enough To Have UCL Trophies In Their Cabinet, Unlike Sh*tty Arsenal 🤧🤮
Screw you you pathetic excuse for a human being. Get back to the zoo from which you absconded.
resabekpst
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Atletico Madrid shouldn't sell Alvarez to Arsenal.
It’s got nothing to do with you idiot.
brentoss27
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Diego please do not do it
Siaademsy
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he's a perfect player for Arsenal who will be unstoppable and will make Arsenal unstoppable with him ,Eze and Saka...but only if Arsenal are to man up and grab him first thing before PSG because,teams like PSG and Bayern don't hesitate when it comes to getting stars,and ya'll don't be surprised if you see Bayern or Madrid joining interest too...Chelsea or man united might also come in as non-hesitant surprises...Gonzalo Garcia is of the same character as Alvarez too...but for Arsenal it will only work if the admit that Odegaard is a liability and they make this excellent lineup with more flexible players...with Rice in DM...or to atleast get Stones for free to fit our DM...
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merino is and always a sub ... a suber sub
ImoukhuedeGeorge
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Someone is playing mind games simple
Siaademsy
1
arsenal only get new signings if they win a trophy
Siaademsy
0
Arsenal should look for more explosive winger than striker. Saka is not upto the standard anymore and not to mention Arsenal don't have LW.
you speack $hit, a good LW and CAM will raise saka game
Vaoaersz
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we shall know comes tomorrow if truly is a good player we will only go for him if he does well tomorrow
OyeniyRaphael
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What stellar????? He is overrated!!! Sorloth is far better than him
I agree with u on this,we need player like solorth,a positional striker
Thunderbolt07
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Julio alvarez is a serious prospect by Arteta to achieve.
Takadmotyz
1
back to city please don't go anywhere
Takadmotyz
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Go back to city Alvarez please don't go to other team just go back at citizens please us we need you there please Julian
maxxkamboy
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Arsenal should look for more explosive winger than striker. Saka is not upto the standard anymore and not to mention Arsenal don't have LW.
maxxkamboy
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i think arsenal should look for more explosive winger than striker. Saka is not upto the standard anymore and not to mention Arsenal don't have LW.
Spheg
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i really want alverez for barca bt atletico shouldn't let him leave. no ways
Rihdnostu
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Messi told him go to Barcelona
Rihdnostu
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someone is throwing this false so the market value of Alvarez will increase demand for more from Barca
zosbceiko
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What stellar????? He is overrated!!! Sorloth is far better than him
Saz007
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he's a perfect player for Arsenal who will be unstoppable and will make Arsenal unstoppable with him ,Eze and Saka...but only if Arsenal are to man up and grab him first thing before PSG because,teams like PSG and Bayern don't hesitate when it comes to getting stars,and ya'll don't be surprised if you see Bayern or Madrid joining interest too...Chelsea or man united might also come in as non-hesitant surprises...Gonzalo Garcia is of the same character as Alvarez too...but for Arsenal it will only work if the admit that Odegaard is a liability and they make this excellent lineup with more flexible players...with Rice in DM...or to atleast get Stones for free to fit our DM...
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At first you are making sense until I see your information draft😂😪🤧
Hiubeimnru
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united must go for him
Boriwo
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Alvarez under Arteta will be a great player at Arsenal. Gunners welcome that move to bring him to Emirates.
Odek
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And that will be the end of Alvarez
Are you saying Athletico m. is better than Arsenal? Arsenal will be a step up for him, stop being sentimental, Arsenal is close to winning something big than ATM!
HafizMobaile
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atletico should really give Alvarez to Arsenal for business as they will not be able to hold him for long. Gyokeres and 40m will be a nice deal. or maybe Gyokeres + Zubimendi or some defender like Calafiori.
Kosadkmors
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ath Madrid is a useless team
Kosadkmors
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go and look for your dream
Kuueiklruz
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he is a good striker
Vimbii
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Rumor rumor rumor Arsenal team is winning side Alvarez’s will be sidelined
Dabilnty
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you're very for saying that nonsense from your gutter you called mouth rubbish
Zuyemnpsy
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Arsenal already has Havert n Gyokores and they want to add Alvarez to come and flop and still not win tittles.. for his career let him better stay at ATM
Zecbdekuy
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Yeah Arsenal should sign him and sell Havertz or Jesus
Desciklnot
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And that will be the end of Alvarez
Arsenal will win epl easily if they have Alvarez
Vonbceklot
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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.
who is this non living thing?
sodcltyz
4
He will only be wasting his time if he chooses to go to arsenal. His best fit will be Barca where he will shine in El Classico and also win titles
MANCITYTHECHAMPIONS
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He should rather come back to City. City suits him more.
Mancityricky
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He is definitely not going to arsenal
vuneimnp
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when the transfer is on,i need arsenal to sign him or arteta out
yupbdpst
0
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.
You’re not a Barca fan 🤡
moybcdlsyz
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Chelsea FC where are you...🤔🤔🤔🤠
Barcelonakings
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Atletico Madrid shouldn't sell Alvarez to Arsenal.
They should sell to Liverpool 🤣 dude you have to great strikers and you are struggling for top 4 😆
Widbiltz
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whyyy???😀😀
Arsenal will become a threat in Epl.
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???😀😀
Bahekosty
1
he's a perfect player for Arsenal who will be unstoppable and will make Arsenal unstoppable with him ,Eze and Saka...but only if Arsenal are to man up and grab him first thing before PSG because,teams like PSG and Bayern don't hesitate when it comes to getting stars,and ya'll don't be surprised if you see Bayern or Madrid joining interest too...Chelsea or man united might also come in as non-hesitant surprises...Gonzalo Garcia is of the same character as Alvarez too...but for Arsenal it will only work if the admit that Odegaard is a liability and they make this excellent lineup with more flexible players...with Rice in DM...or to atleast get Stones for free to fit our DM...