Arsenal make transfer bid for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez
Arsenal have submitted a bid for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as manager Mikel Arteta seeks an upgrade on summer signing Viktor Gyokeres.
The Gunners currently hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
However, their striking options have come under intense scrutiny following a 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
Seeking European pedigree
Swedish international Gyokeres has scored 15 goals in 39 appearances since arriving in north London.
Despite those respectable domestic numbers, the striker struggled to make an impact in Germany on Wednesday night.
He completed just 11 passes and failed to register a single shot before being substituted after 64 minutes.
Kai Havertz eventually rescued a draw for the English side with a controversial 89th-minute penalty against his former employers.
Targeting a World Cup winner
With Havertz managing persistent injury issues and Gabriel Jesus lacking prolific form, Arsenal are pursuing elite attacking reinforcements.
The club have firmly turned their attention to Alvarez after monitoring him closely across several recent transfer windows.
The Argentine attacker has established himself as a vital asset under Diego Simeone since departing Manchester City.
He is extraordinary.
Those were the words of international team-mate Lionel Messi when discussing the young forward’s abilities following their World Cup triumph.
The former City star already possesses invaluable experience of winning the English top flight.
Arsenal are now understood to be leading fierce rivals Tottenham in the race to secure his lucrative signature ahead of the summer window.
