Arsenal and Chelsea have the ‘financial strength’ to sign Julian Alvarez for more than €100m if it comes to it.
This is according to the sport. The Spanish newspaper today covered the growing battle for the Atletico Madrid striker. They are looking at it from Barcelona’s point of view, and there could be a potential battle with Arsenal and Chelsea for that.
The newspaper reports that it would be ‘practically impossible’ for Barcelona to sign Alvarez at this time. That’s because Atletico have taken a tough stance regarding his future.
Diego Simeone’s team do not want to sell in the summer transfer window. And sources close to Barcelona have revealed that Atletico want at least €200m if they are to turn the tide. It is a figure that is seen as ‘absolutely prohibitive’ at the Camp Nou.
Atletico simply do not want to sell, while Alvarez’s agent has told suitors to approach him first. But the feeling is that the Argentine would like to play for a more attacking team to ‘make full use of his skills’. He also wants to win the Champions League.
Arsenal and Chelsea make moves
Atletico are aware of all speculation including links to Chelsea and Arsenal. As Sport Witness covered, they have been rising for several weeks.
a report on 5Of february Both sides were said to be willing to ‘break the bank’ to get Alvarez.
Since then the arsenal has been further expanded, It was explained with this that they offered €100m For the striker last summer. This has created panic in the Wanda Metropolitano.
A report from Argentina Arsenal’s interest in the 26-year-old player then backed up. This came from Argentinian journalist Hugo Balasón, who insisted that the striker would play for Barcelona.
However, the game appears to contradict this. According to their information, while Barcelona clearly appreciates Alvarez, the current asking price is too high. The Catalans believe Alvarez is worth close to €100m.
The ‘financial strength’ of Arsenal and Chelsea
However, with Atletico paying €75m to sign him from Manchester City, this is unlikely to be enough for them. And it looks like the price could be too high given interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.
In fact, according to Sport, both of them have made ‘inquiries’ about the striker. They also have the ‘financial strength’ to push for a deal in excess of €100 million if necessary.
Barcelona simply doesn’t do that, with Alvarez clearly expressing his desire to play for the Blaugrana. This will eliminate potential competitors. This has yet to happen and Argentina remains respectful of its current employers.
Thus, this deal is believed to be complicated for Barcelona, perhaps to the benefit of Arsenal and Chelsea this summer.
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