Transfer: Man City told to hijack Arsenal’s move for Julian Alvarez
Former Manchester City star, Micah Richards has called on the club to hijack Arsenal’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez and bring the Atletico Madrid striker back to the club. Alvarez secured two Premier League titles during his two seasons at City, but a lack of consistent starting opportunities led to his transfer to Atletico for £82 […] Transfer: Man City told to hijack Arsenal’s move for Julian…
Former Manchester City player Micah Richards has urged the club to surpass Arsenal's pursuit of Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez and bring him back to Etihad Stadium. Alvarez, who won two Premier League titles during his two stints at City, was sold to Atletico for £82 million in August 2024 due to limited playing time. Since joining Atletico, the 26-year-old Argentine has scored 49 goals in 107 appearances, solidifying his status as one of Europe's top strikers.
However, Alvarez has expressed a desire for a fresh challenge, mentioning Barcelona as his summer transfer target. Despite Atletico's insistence on retaining Alvarez, Arsenal remains interested in signing the forward to bolster Mikel Arteta's squad. Arsenal may need to pay €150 million (£128 million) to acquire Alvarez, and could potentially offload Gabriel Martinelli to secure the funds.
Richards, speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, believes signing Alvarez would send a "statement of intent" for Arsenal, and he is hopeful that City will attempt to sign him too. "If I were Man City, I would definitely be pursuing Alvarez again. 100 percent."
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