Clearly, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have not left each other in recent days. Opponents in the final of the Champions League, the two clubs separated on this success of the Ile-de-France residents on penalties (1-1, 4-3 tab). A second Champions League for Luis Enrique’s team which has made the summer transfer window its new priority. And in the recruitment axes of the club of the French capital, we find the purchase of a number 9.
Very quickly, Julián Álvarez (26 years old) appeared as an interesting option even if the Argentine striker from Atlético de Madrid is also on the shelves of FC Barcelona. The Parisians have also set their sights on French striker from Bournemouth Eli Junior Kroupi (19 years old), author of a crazy season with the Cherries (13 goals in 35 matches). However, the former Lorient player also figures in the plans of Chelsea and… Arsenal.
Arsenal also ready to try Julián Álvarez
And precisely, the Gunners are also presenting themselves on the other big Ile-de-France file, the one leading to Julián Álvarez. According to A.S.the English club whose interest was already known is ready to go further for the Spider. Thus, the Spanish media reports a desire by the Gunners to launch negotiations this summer to sign him despite the presence of Viktor Gyökeres, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus in his offensive sector for the center forward position.
Although Atlético de Madrid wish to keep Julián Álvarez and take refuge behind his release clause of 500 million euros, that does not mean that teams will not try anything. Like Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal would be ready to negotiate up to a possible record amount of 150 million euros. Like the Ile-de-France residents, the London club is in constant contact with the agent of the 2022 World Champion. Sports director of Arsenal, Andrea Berta intends to use his links with Atlético, where he worked in sports management between 2013 and 2025, to tip the balance in his favor.
