Arsenal show interest in Julian Alvarez with Man City braced for another raid by Mikel Arteta’s side

Arsenal have expressed an curiosity in signing Manchester Metropolis ahead Julian Alvarez this summer season, talkSPORT understands.

The Argentina star has hinted at a possible Residents exit after expressing his frustration over his lack of sport time within the membership’s most essential matches final time period.

He revealed he would contemplate his future following the Paris Olympics, with a call anticipated quickly following Argentina’s quarter-final exit to France.

Alvarez, who was a part of his nation’s Copa America-winning squad this summer season, stated: “I have not stopped to consider what I will do.

“Final season I used to be one of many gamers who performed essentially the most minutes within the group.

“But it surely’s true: in the long run, in some essential video games, it is not nice to be disregarded. I’ll have time to contemplate my choice.

“I have not stopped to assume issues by means of calmly. As soon as the Olympic Video games are over, I’ll take the time to replicate on what I would like for myself.

“Perhaps it is annoying to be out in huge video games; gamers at all times need to assistance on the pitch.”

Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola publicly hit again over the 24-year-old’s feedback, the place he said he desires a swift decision as as to whether he does intend to go away.

Talking through the membership’s pre-season tour of America, the Spaniard remarked: “I learn he has to consider it, so okay give it some thought and after that he’ll inform us what he desires to do.

“Julian performed quite a bit. He desires extra? It’s fantastic. In order that’s why [he wants to] give it some thought. And when he thinks about it, he’ll inform us.”

And if Alvarez does intend to go away Metropolis after two trophy-laden seasons, Arsenal may very well be an possibility having registered their curiosity earlier this summer season.

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Nevertheless it’s understood that the north London giants – arguably Metropolis’s largest menace within the Premier League title race within the upcoming marketing campaign – didn’t comply with up with something concrete.

Although it’s thought that Metropolis are braced for a possible bid from Arsenal, who’ve prised 4 folks away from the Etihad lately.

Arsenal lured ex-captain Arteta again to the Emirates in December 2019 to interchange the sacked Unai Emery.

In 2021, Arsenal introduced set-piece coach Nicolas Jover to London Colney from Metropolis, who has turned the Gunners into nook kick specialists.

The next 12 months, Arsenal snapped up striker Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Alvarez, who has additionally been linked with Atletico Madrid and Chelsea, has scored 36 targets for Metropolis in 103 video games throughout his two season keep to this point.

Studies on-line recommend Metropolis could be prepared to half methods with the ex-River Plate star for round £80million.

Arsenal are identified to be eager to bolster their assault to supply competitors for Kai Havertz and Jesus up prime.

And with Eddie Nketiah accessible for buy, they know they should substitute the one-cap England worldwide.

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