Arsenal are determined to keep progressing after lifting the Premier League title and reaching the Champions League final last season.
With ambitions of competing at the highest level again, the Gunners face the difficult challenge of strengthening an already elite squad. Any major addition this summer is expected to be costly and highly competitive.
One player firmly on Arsenal’s radar is . The former Manchester City striker, who currently plays for , has attracted significant interest across Spain, but Arsenal remain keen admirers.
Sporting director could play a crucial role in any potential deal. Having previously worked at Atlético Madrid, Berta was instrumental in bringing Álvarez to Spain and has reportedly maintained an interest in taking him back to the Premier League since last summer.
Although Arsenal strengthened their attack with last year, they are still looking to add more firepower. Despite competition from , the North London side are believed to be in a strong position to pursue Álvarez.
The Argentine forward was also linked with during the club’s presidential election discussions, but Atlético reportedly rejected any approach and remain determined to protect their interests.
Reports suggest Arsenal could represent Álvarez’s most realistic route away from La Liga if he decides to leave. While Atlético Madrid continue to insist they want to keep him, speculation surrounding his future refuses to fade.
According to Spanish outlet AS, Atlético are prepared to fight hard to retain the striker and will not make negotiations easy for any interested club. However, Arsenal are viewed as one of the few teams capable of meeting the financial demands required to secure his signature.
Meanwhile, Atlético have made it clear that they have no intention of selling Álvarez to Real Madrid. The club reportedly dismissed their rivals’ interest and even mocked them publicly on social media, insisting they never considered any offer for the Argentine star.
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