Arsenal face crucial Manchester City clash amid Julian Alvarez transfer warning
Arsenal travel to the Etihad Stadium for a defining Premier League title battle against Manchester City on Sunday, while facing warnings over an £86m move for Julian Alvarez.
Mikel Arteta’s side currently sit six points clear of their title rivals heading into the weekend.
The reigning champions possess a crucial game in hand, making Sunday’s encounter a potentially decisive moment in the race for the domestic crown.
The North London club recently rebounded from domestic cup disappointments by reaching the Champions League semi-finals with a narrow aggregate victory over Sporting CP.
Ancelotti dismisses European hopes
Despite reaching the last four of Europe’s premier competition in back-to-back seasons, they have been overlooked by Carlo Ancelotti.
The veteran tactician believes Paris Saint-Germain are the clear favourites to lift the prestigious trophy this term.
“The Champions League is an open tournament that leaves great teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester City on the sidelines, but it’s still a tournament where you can grow.”
When pressed on his ultimate winner, the five-time tournament victor named the French giants as the most likely champions.
Alvarez targeted for Emirates switch
Away from the pitch, the Premier League leaders continue to be linked with former Manchester City forward Alvarez.
The Argentine international has scored 18 goals for Diego Simeone’s side across all competitions this season.
Reports suggest the Emirates hierarchy are weighing up an £86m approach for the World Cup winner, despite having recruited Viktor Gyokeres last summer.
Aguero issues transfer advice
However, Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has publicly urged his compatriot to consider Barcelona instead of a return to England.
“Julian would be a good signing for any team today.”
“For Barca obviously everything depends on whether he feels comfortable.”
The retired striker noted that any successful move relies heavily on finding the right balance between player comfort and club ambition.
